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Andrew believes that it is a teacher’s obligation to
“create excellence in teaching;…inspire excellence
in learning; and…work toward the promise of quality education
for the students in neighboring classrooms, neighboring schools,
and future years.” He not only demands excellence from
his own students, but also has worked on behalf of his district
to help ensure a quality education for every student in the
Marana Unified School District where he has taught High School
English and related courses for 13 years. Andrew strives to
challenge his students; he also strives to transfer “passion
and desire for expansion” to his students. He vows as
his duty to “break through the layers of doubt, disconnection,
and even comfort—sometimes with probing questions and
sometimes with the jaws of life—to open a student’s
mind, heart, and hand. All three lead a student to connection
with a given lesson, a given subject; indeed, with the world.”
Andrew was named “Marana Unified School District Ambassador
of Excellence” in 2000-2001, and has been one of the
“Top 10 Most Inspirational Teachers” in his district
every year since 1996. Andrew received his B. A. in English
and his Post-Baccalaureate in Secondary Education from the
University of Arizona where he is currently pursuing his Master’s
Degree in Educational Leadership.
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