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North Haven’s Teacher of The Year Makes State Final

Out of 109 top educators from around the State of Connecticut, North Haven's Teacher of The Year, Pamela Kendrick has made it to the final 5.

For those of you who might not know Pam, she is an 8th grade language arts teacher at the North Haven Middle School. Pam is an extraordinary woman, whose lists of accomplishments are impressive. Theses are just a few of the many extra things she is involved in. She volunteers with the Middle School Peer Mediation Program and The Student Awareness Day. Pam has also founded a chapter of the Kid's Care Club and serves as a BEST mentor.

But most important of all is how Pam brings out the best in each and every one of her students. She has that special ability to find the spark deep inside even the most unmotivated student. Her philosophy of taking class room lessons and relating them to real life situations is what teaching should be about.

In Pam's speech to the staff on the opening day of school, she states: "Our most fundamental responsibility, the first thing we need to care about, is to teach our students how to think for themselves, how to apply their imagination, how to problem solve and how to use their own passion, their own resolve, to find success in the world." Pam lights sparks, she sets the fires of learning in our children. The State of Connecticut would be lucky to have our Pam Kendrick as Teacher of The Year.

Best regards,

Sandra L Cummings
Realtor®

William Raveis Real Estate

21 Whitfield Street
Guilford, CT 06437
phone - 203-672-2456

cell - 203-676-5948
Sandra@CummingsTeam.com
North Haven Connecticut Real Estate

Posted Sunday Oct 21
( 10/21/07 06:22PM ) — Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes

Sandra--When you have kids in school, you realize the difference between a good teacher and a great teacher. Fortunately, my boys have had many good teachers and several great teachers. Once in awhile an exceptional teacher comes along and it really makes a difference in how the kids view the year. Sounds like Pamela Kendrick is one of the exceptional ones! Congrats and good luck to her...Good for you for sharing!

( 10/21/07 07:28PM ) — Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate

Hi Sandra,

She sounds like an amazing teacher, this was great that you posted this. :)

( 10/21/07 07:48PM ) — Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe

How exciting!!  I can appreciate this teacher as I have an 8th grade son!  Any teacher who truly loves what they do can make a difference in a child's life.  Any teacher who goes that extra mile to dig a little deeper into what sparks an 8th grader has my vote!

( 10/21/07 08:25PM ) — George Souto

Sandra I wish Middletown would name a Teacher of the year, but the Teachers Union here has fought that for years and I think that it is ashame.  This is a great way to honor someone for doing an outstanding job and I wish Pamela the best of luck.

( 10/21/07 09:10PM ) — Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker

having a great teacher in a kids life is not just a good thing for that specific class or year... these teachers make a life long impression on our kids... good for you to highlight such a great person and teacher

( 10/22/07 03:02PM ) — Guilford Connecticut Real Estate Agent, Sandra Cummings

Teri - I have seen all types of teachers and Pam is one of the great ones -

Suzanne - I'm hoping the State of Connecticut recognizes her talent with Teacher of the Year. She is very special

Susie - I know you understand. : )

George - I do not understand why your Teachers Union has fought this....our teachers love having one of their own recognized for their talents.

Thesa - You are so right a great teacher can truly change a students life.

I thank you all for stopping by and commenting.

 

( 10/23/07 08:24AM ) — Guilford Connecticut Real Estate Agent, Sandra Cummings

Nadya - I hope she wins too....I will tell you how the story ended later....lol

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