Bend, Ore.- In a surprise assembly this morning a Juniper Elementary teacher was named the teacher of the year for the state.
Not even the principal of the school knew about the surprise.
Fourth grade teacher Heather Anderson was named the Oregon Teacher of the Year for 2016.
The wildcats let out a big cheer when the Oregon Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Salam Noor made the announcement.
Anderson began her teaching career in Maryland. In 2007 she began teaching at Three Rivers School in Sunriver before moving to Juniper in 2012. Anderson is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and is a trainer for National Board candidates in our school district. She is an instructional coach, curriculum leader and trainer for English language arts.
“We are thrilled to honor Heather Anderson today and celebrate the tremendous dedication she has shown to our students and to her profession. She is a true example of the powerful difference a teacher can make in the lives of students,” said Superintendent Shay Mikalson.
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