NewsWednesday, August 29, 2007 11:08 PM CDT

Comments (3) |

E-mail this page |

Print this page |

Enlarge type |

Reduce type |

Search archives |

RSS feeds |

Add to My Yahoo!

Pontiac educator finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year

By Phyllis Coulter
pcoulter@pantagraph.com

PONTIAC — A Pontiac Township High School teacher was recognized Wednesday as one of the top teachers in the state.

Paul Ritter, a science teacher, is one of eight finalists for the title of 2007-08 Illinois Teacher of the Year.

The finalists, representing schools across the state, are selected from nominees through The Illinois State Board of Education’s Those Who Excel educator recognition program.

“This group of outstanding educators exemplifies the dedication and commitment of Illinois teachers,” said Christopher Koch, state superintendent of education. “Each and every day they go above and beyond to help Illinois students become successful learners.”

The eight finalists, from Peoria, Pontiac, Naperville, New Douglas, Hanover Park, Loves Park, Lincolnshire and Freeburg, were chosen from nearly 170 nominations.

Nominees were chosen based on personal background information, the nominators’ recommendation, and letters of recommendation.

They must also answer questions focusing on student success, collaboration, continuous learning, and leadership.

The 2007-08 Illinois Teacher of the Year will be announced on Oct. 13.

E-mail this story | Print this story | Search archives | RSS

Show comments | Hide comments | Hide comments on all stories

Subscribe to the Pantagraph

Contact the Pantagraph staff

Home page | Previous page | Top

Ads by Yahoo!

Practice Forex Trading

Start trading with a free $50,000 demo account. Play before pay.
www.fxcm.com

Allheartchefs Discount Chef/Cooks Pants

Everyday low prices on chef pants, hats, aprons, clothes, supplies. Embroidery available. Professional aprons, chef coats, cook shirts, pants, chef hats and beanies, chef clogs and shoes.
www.allheartchefs.com

2008 Diet Of The Year:

Finally, A Diet That Really Works! Seen On CNN, NBC, CBS & Fox News.
www.Wu-YiSource.com

Video

Most commented stories

Top 10 from the past 14 days

Browse online archives

Recent issues:

Reader comments on this story - 3 total

Note: All views and opinions expressed in reader comments are solely those of the individual submitting the comment, and not those of the Pantagraph or its staff.

Earth Science Student wrote on Aug 30, 2007 9:39 AM:

" I had Mr. Ritter in Earth Science through Heartland Community College and he was by-far the best teacher I've ever had. He is very passionate and knows how to get students to love learning about science and how to improve our lives through science. CONGRATS Mr. Ritter. You definately deserve it! Rock on! "

former Student wrote on Aug 30, 2007 8:46 AM:

" Mr. Ritter deserves the award. What an honor to be among the final 8. This could not come at a better time for PTHS. Good luck! "

What an honor, wrote on Aug 30, 2007 7:58 AM:

" Mr Ritter to be nominated. Best of luck to you! "

Add your own comments

Please read the rules before posting comments.

You must be logged in to leave comments.
If you don't have a member ID, please register.

*Member ID:
*Password:
Remember login? (requires cookies)
	Forgot Your Password?

Customer Service | 301 W. Washington St., PO Box 2907, Bloomington, IL 61701-2907 | Ph. 309-829-9000 | 800-747-7323