(Wilma Ortiz, on the left, with friend, Karen)
Yesterday, I received the news that a colleague of mine in the Western Massachusetts Writing Project has been chosen as the 2010 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Wilma Ortiz, who works at a local middle school, certainly deserves the recognition. She is compassionate and passionate about kids, particularly around English Language Arts. She will be a fierce advocate for social justice, too, and for making sure that the issues of equity will be in the minds of all the audiences she addresses.
Of that, I am sure.
Peace (in inspiration),
Kevin
Congratulations to Wilma! Smart move on the part of Massachusetts to recognize your fabulous teaching and committment to students! I think I want to be you when I grow up!