11.19.09
Mr. Blunier Wins "New Teacher of the Year Award"
Congratulations to Troy Blunier, Timothy high school industrial technology teacher on winning the prestigious Technology Education Association of Illinois (TEAI) "New Teacher of the Year" award.
Mr. Blunier was nominated for this award from a former college professor, and was among a select group of 7 teachers in the entire state to receive the award.
William Merchants, TEAI award chairman, said in his congratulatory letter, "I would like to extend my personal congratulations to you; this is one of the highest honors that can be given by TEAI."
In an excerpt from the TEAI website, The purpose of the TEAI New Teacher of the Year Award is explained. "This award is an acknowledgement of an outstanding “new” teacher who is providing his/her students the most current curriculum available and staying professionally active so personal growth continues."
