Thursday, October 18, 2012

Another Teacher of the Year...Mr. Erik Walker!




Many of you know English teacher Mr. Erik Walker.  Erik wears MANY hats at Plymouth South High School – Department Head, Panther TV Teacher, Newspaper Co-Advisor, NHS Co-Advisor, Inauguration Trip Co-Organizer and the list goes on and on!  I would like to congratulate Erik on being selected for the Ann Garland West Excellence in Teaching Award by the New England Association of Teachers of English.  He has been selected for the award as he exhibits the following qualities:


  • ·         Extensive knowledge of his discipline

  • ·         Interest in and concern for students and the ability to challenge and motivate them

  • ·         Involvement in professional organizations and staff development


If you know Mr. Walker, his winning this award will be no surprise.  Congratulations again Erik – you make us all very proud!  This is the third teacher in a year and a half to receive an award of this caliber.  Congrats to all!