Photo Gallery: Della Thompson Wins Teacher of the Year

 

  • Della Thompson, French teacher, was awarded the title of Teacher of the Year for the 2023 school year.

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  • Thompson was given flowers and balloons in front of her students on Thursday, Feb. 16.

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  • Thompson’s family was invited beforehand to surprise her during class.

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  • Teacher of the Year is an annual award recognizing a teacher for their work and character throughout the school year.

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  • Thompson is the 31st MHS teacher to be awarded the title.

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  • Both teachers and students nominate teachers for the title, then teachers are able to vote for the final recipient of the award.

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  • Thompson will now continue competing for Teacher of the Year at the District level.

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  • At the district level, a separate committee will select the District Teacher of the Year representing Rockwood at the state level.

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  • Posing with her students, Thompson tells everyone: “Say fromage!”

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