Dexter Teacher regional finalist for Michigan Teacher of the Year
Jaime Dudash, a social studies teacher at Dexter High School, is among the finalists for Michigan Teacher of the Year.
Others finalists in Region II for the 2010-2011 award include: Shirley Hazlett, a language arts/social studies teacher from Willow Elementary School in Lansing Public Schools; and Matinga Ragatz, a world history/global studies/world languages teacher from Grand Ledge High School.
Region II, one of seven MTOY regions in the state, includes all of the school districts within the intermediate school districts of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Montcalm and Washtenaw. Each region can submit up to three Michigan Teacher of the Year finalists.
Dudash, from Washtenaw County, has taught for 14 years.
This spring, four state finalists will be chosen from among all the regional winners sent to MDE. Â One will be selected as the 2010-2011 Michigan Teacher of the Year.Â
The winner will serve as the voice of Michigan teachers and represent teachers at the state Board of Education meetings from August 2010 to June 2011.
Comments
LCobler
Sun, Mar 14, 2010 : 1:20 p.m.
As president of the Dexter Board of Education I can tell you that Jaime is s shining star and represents well the rest of Dexter's teachers. We are very proud of you Jaime and the work you and your peers do to give our students the best education in the State.
JCJ
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 : 10:26 p.m.
Regardless of the Region II results, Mr. Dudash will be our family's pick for MTOY. Inspiration, motivation, and high expectations, plus classroom presence. Kudos!
Mark Messmore
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 : 4:59 p.m.
Mr. Dudash is among many outstanding teachers in Dexter. When I look back on my time as a student in Dexter Schools, it comes as no surprise to me that Mr. Dudash is a finalist for Michigan Teacher of the Year. As a young teacher myself, I hope that I, too, someday will reach the level of respect and success Mr. Dudash has earned with his students and community. Congratulations.
Kimberly Gillow
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 : 9:32 a.m.
Congratulations! We are lucky to work with you!
Indicat
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 : 8:17 p.m.
Congratulations to Mr. Dudash! He is a well-respected teacher who is favored by Dexter students (and parents!).