Vermont names 2009 Teacher of the Year

Elementary teacher Diana Leddy, an active literacy advocate, was Tuesday named Vermont's top teacher for 2009. "After 27 years, being a teacher still challenges and fascinates me," said Leddy, who received a SMART Board and software for her classroom. "Real growth often involves the painful questioning of long-held assumptions and the ability to let go of old ways."

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This story published in ASCD SmartBrief on 09/17/2008





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