Kenai Central High School's Meredith McCullough Honored with 2019 Claes Nobel Educators of the Year Award
Meredith McCullough, a language arts teacher at Kenai Central High School located in Kenai, Alaska, was awarded 2019 Claes Nobel Educators of the Year by 樱花直播.聽
McCullough, who was nominated by a former student and current 樱花直播 member, was honored with the award for her exceptional ability to connect and resonate with high school students, all while making classical literature relatable and easier to understand for students.
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McCullough underscores the "culture of mutual respect" that she creates with the students influences their relationships with each other as well. This dynamic enables students to open up about certain issues because they trust that their peers will be mindful with that kind of information.
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