Senator Mike Machado Presents California Lottery's Exceptional Educator Award to Fairfield Teacher.News Editors SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2003 Since April of 2001, the California Lottery has presented the "Exceptional Educator" awards on "The Big Spin(R)" television show. This week's show aired Saturday, June 21, 2003, in twelve television markets statewide. Senator Mike Machado presented Robert Mitchell Robert Mitchell is the name of several different people:
Robert I (Robert the Magnificent), d. 1035, duke of Normandy (1027–35); father of William the Conqueror. He is often identified with the legendary Robert the Devil. a Social Science teacher who is truly making a difference in the lives of students at Armijo High School History Armijo High School is a secondary school located in Fairfield, California which first began operation in 1891. This school has been named both a California Distinguished School and a National School of Excellence. ." Robert Mitchell is responsible for modernizing the Science Department at Armijo High School. The textbooks and science equipment used to teach students were antiquated, in some cases over 50 years old. So it became Mitchell's mission to update the Science Department. Through his persistence (1) In a CRT, the time a phosphor dot remains illuminated after being energized. Long-persistence phosphors reduce flicker, but generate ghost-like images that linger on screen for a fraction of a second. , the school was awarded an $84,000 grant for instructional material. The students now have the learning tools and technology they need to be prepared for the 21st Century. Mitchell also helped save the school district's Science Fair by quadrupling quad·ru·ple adj. 1. Consisting of four parts or members. 2. Four times as much in size, strength, number, or amount. 3. Music Having four beats to the measure. n. the number of corporate sponsors. Machado concluded, "Robert, for these reasons, I'm proud to proclaim pro·claim tr.v. pro·claimed, pro·claim·ing, pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare. See Synonyms at announce. 2. you an Exceptional Educator." The California Lottery's distinguished "Exceptional Educator" award program enlists various legislators to present these awards which recognize the outstanding teachers whose extraordinary efforts in their schools have added significantly to the success of California students. Note: Additional information about the California Lottery may be found on our web site at www.calottery.com. |
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