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Teacher Of The Year

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education1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rural Tennessee Teacher Named National Teacher of the Year for Empowering Diverse Students"

Missy Testerman, a teacher in rural Tennessee, has been named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year for her exceptional work in helping diverse students and their families thrive. With a special focus on children from other cultures, Testerman has developed a curriculum that celebrates differences while emphasizing shared humanity. She also goes out of her way to help families integrate into the community and advocates for better policies in education. Her compassionate approach and dedication to her students have earned her widespread recognition and praise.

via The Associated Press|

#community-integration #diversity #education

tragedy1 year ago•3 min saved

Tragic House Fires: Mothers and Children's Deaths Ruled as Murder-Suicides

Jared Spader, the father of two children killed in a house fire set by their mother in a murder-suicide, mourned their loss, describing them as his "greatest gift." The mother, a Missouri teacher of the year, also died in the fire along with two older siblings. The fire is believed to have been intentionally started by the mother, who was in a bitter custody dispute. The children's fathers are now focused on honoring their lives, while the community mourns the tragic loss.

via New York Post |

#custody-dispute #house-fire #missouri

true-crime2 years ago•6 min saved

Unmasking the Dark Secrets of a 'Perfect Husband' Turned Sexual Predator

Hulu's new true crime docuseries, "Betrayal: The Perfect Husband," explores the shocking story of Jenifer Faison, whose fairytale marriage to her "Teacher of the Year" husband, Spencer Herron, was shattered when she discovered he was a compulsive cheater and sexual predator who targeted his teenage students. Faison thought they had an ideal marriage until Herron's arrest for sexually assaulting a student in 2018. The docuseries features interviews with multiple women who claim to have been taken advantage of by Herron, revealing the extent of his double life. Herron pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to prison, parole, and registration as a sex offender.

via Daily Mail|

#betrayal #double-life #marriage

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Former Teacher of the Year Arrested for Sexual Relationship with Minor"

Tracy Vanderhulst, a former "teacher of the year" at Yucaipa High School in California, has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy. She has been charged with unlawful sexual intercourse involving a minor and authorities believe there may be additional victims. Vanderhulst was held on $30,000 bail and her booking photo has been released as detectives continue to investigate the incident. The Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District and investigators worked cooperatively to ensure a thorough investigation into the matter was completed.

via CBS News|

#california #crime #investigation

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Former Teacher of the Year Arrested for Sex with Minor"

Tracy Vanderhulst, a former "teacher of the year" at Yucaipa High School in California, has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy. Authorities believe there may be additional victims. Vanderhulst was honored as "teacher of the year" in 2017 and was known for her rigorous mathematics curriculum and deep caring for her students. She has been charged with unlawful sexual intercourse involving a minor and is being held on $30,000 bail. The investigation is ongoing.

via Yahoo News|

#arrest #california #crime