Gov. Charlie Crist says of Megan Allen, who was selected last night as Florida’s Teacher of the Year: “Not only is she a credit to her profession, but her contributions in and out of the classroom exemplify the type of teaching that has moved Florida’s education system to 10th in the nation.” Education Commissioner Eric J. Smith says "she has done incredible work in challenging and inspiring her students." Read more praise for Allen here.
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Why should anyone care about her life outside of the classroom? Being an effective teacher should be enough. Her private life should be private.
Posted by: Teacher | July 11, 2009 at 04:32 AM
Isn't it ironic how the politicians love to take credit for all of the improvements in Fla education when the people who do the educating - the teachers - are unappreciated, unrespected, and expected to continually do more with less? Oh yeah, and just be thankful that they have a job.
Posted by: magistra | July 10, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Crist is referring to the annual report card from Education Week. You can read about it here:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/article960721.ece
Posted by: ron matus | July 10, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Tenth in what?
Posted by: Susie | July 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM