A teacher from Strawberry Crest High School is one of seven recipients of the 2013 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award.
Science teacher William Ward will receive a $10,000 grant from the Washington, D.C.-based organization. He was nominated by former student Sara Abdel-Rahim. In her video nomination, Abdel-Rahim spoke about how Ward helped her overcome the bullying she faced as a Muslim attending SCHS.
“Early in my life, I realized two things made me happiest,” Ward told the Kennedy Center. “They were learning and helping people. I considered careers in medicine and education. After experiencing both areas, it became fully apparent to me the classroom was my ‘place.’ My students have allowed me to be happy with my ‘place.’”
The awards, named after Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, publicly recognize specific teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. The awards celebrate the teaching profession, the important role of teachers in society and seek to inspire others to pursue the profession.
Nominated by students they once taught, these former students’ stories exemplify the power one teacher has to inspire others and transform lives.
Nominations for the 2014 cycle of the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards will be accepted starting Sept. 3, 2013. For more, visit kennedy-center.org.“>http://luminairesalon.com/sberbank-rossii-otkritie-raschetnogo-scheta.php