DOE honors deserving public school teachers
For having maintained and upheld the standards expected of local educators, the Department of Education honored its teachers of the year for school year 2007-2008 during a special banquet held at the Country Club in Iliili on Friday evening.
Over two dozen local public school teachers employed in different divisions of the DOE from Early Childhood Education (ECE) and elementary to junior high, and the high school level were recognized and honored for their accomplishments.
The teachers, who were selected by their respective schools to receive the honor of “Teacher of the Year,” were awarded $200 each.
In addition, recognition was also extended to the six winners of the district level who each received $300 cash.
Winner of the coveted Territorial Teacher of the Year award went to English teacher Patricia Tuimalealiifano Fuiava of Manu’a High School, who made history in becoming the first ever teacher from the Manu’a Islands to win the award.
For her outstanding service, Fuiava received - in addition to her award - $500 cash, a trophy and certificate.
Special guest Rep. Mary Lauagaia M. Taufetee of the Ituau Malosi District who chairs the House Education Committee congratulated all the winners and extended her gratitude to all the teachers for their hard work in the classroom everyday.
In her remarks, Director of Education Dr. Claire Poumele explained that the announcement of the Teacher of the Year was made earlier this year than in prior years so that the territorial winner will be able to attend other functions hosted at the national level.
According to Poumele, this is the first year that she has not heard of any complaints regarding the selection.
Congratulations to all the winning teachers, especially Territorial Teacher of the Year Patricia Tuimalealiifano Fuiava. Hats off to all the hard working teachers of Tutuila, Manu’a, and Aunu’u!
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