Writing Project Teacher Receives Arkansas Teacher of the Year Award

Publication: The Cabin
Date: January 18, 2012

Summary: Debbie West, teacher-consultant and technology liaison of the Arkansas Delta Writing Project, has been named elementary school teacher of the year by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts. West, who was recognized for innovation and professionalism in teaching, also leads teacher study groups and professional development in her district.

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Nominations for these teachers of the year were provided by administrators, colleagues and those who best know their initiatives and achievements. Requirements for nomination include: evidence of outstanding teaching; professionalism and service in English language arts; current employment as a full time teacher with at least five years of service teaching in Arkansas schools; innovations, successes, and honors in teaching; professionalism as evident in research, study, publication, membership and participation in professional organizations; and service to school, community, state, and nation...

Chosen teachers of the year have a passion for literacy and have devoted their careers to share this enthusiasm with their students. Elementary teacher of the year, Debbie West, is diligent as a teacher leader in her school. She leads teacher study groups and is a consistent professional development provider in her district. West is also a National Writing Project teacher consultant and the technology liaison for the Arkansas Delta Writing Project site at Arkansas State University.

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