Kristen Finley, a graduate of the LJFF College of Education, has been selected as the Educator of the Year by the Nordonia Hills District PTA Council.
Finley majored in early childhood education and is also certified to teach fourth and fifth graders. She is currently a fourth grade teacher at Nordonia Hills. She is also enrolled as a graduate students in the special education program at The University of Akron.
Says Finley: “I hold high expectations for all students and ensure that respect is maintained within the classroom at all times ... Together, we celebrate each other’s success and inspire each other to be the best, academically and socially,” she continued. “The educational process is a true partnership between the teacher, student, and parent. Building supportive and trusting relationships with my students and their families is a priority. Cooperatively, we work as a team to provide a motivational framework for learning.” | Read more in the Nordonia Hills News Leader
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