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KIPP DC: KEY Academy Teacher Mekia Love Named a 2007 American Star of Teaching

Congratulations 2007 American Stars of Teaching Charter School Teachers

CharterED Notepad

Office of Innovation and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the names of the 2007 American Stars of Teaching award winners. These outstanding classroom teachers across all grade levels and disciplines were honored this fall as 2007 American Stars of Teaching. Awards were announced at special assemblies at the schools where the honored teachers work. Parents, students, colleagues, school administrators and others nominated these exemplary teachers who they believed have the qualities to be an American Star of Teaching. One teacher was recognized from each state, as well as 4 private school teachers.

Mekia Love
KIPP DC: KEY Academy
Washington, DC

Carrie Holmes
KIPP: Ujima Village Academy
Baltimore, MD

Jonathan Koelling
South Valley Academy
Albuquerque, NM

Nick Timpone
Harlem Village Academy
New York, NY

Edward Richerson
Milwaukee College Prep
Milwaukee, WI

Honoring Effective Teachers

· The U.S. Department of Education recognizes American Stars of Teaching for the fourth year, spotlighting some of our nation’s most highly effective teachers and honoring these important professionals working hard for students.

· The American Stars of Teaching are teachers who are improving student achievement, increasing opportunities for students, and using innovative strategies to make a difference in the lives of their students. They are honored for their classroom contributions and successful incorporation of the No Child Left Behind Act.

· The 2007 American Stars represent teachers across all grade levels and disciplines. One American Star were honored in each state and the District of Columbia this fall during surprise school visits by Department officials.

· A selecting committee comprised of former K-12 teachers who now work for the U.S. Department of Education reviewed over 4,000 nominations for the 2007 American Stars of Teaching.

· The 2004-2006 American Stars are listed at www.ed.gov/teacherinitiative. Nominations for the 2008 American Stars of Teaching will be accepted beginning in January 2008.

Thursday, November 15, 2007 Back