Amber Carrow -- California State Teacher of the Year

It was my immense pleasure to attend the STATE celebration of one of our great teachers, Amber Carrow (Chemawa Middle School), along with her principal, Sean Curtin and Riverside County Superintendent Kenn Young. As you know Amber is one of five California State Teacher of the Year honorees. She was honored in a State recognition last night in Sacramento along with the other four teachers. Supporting Amber were two of her colleagues, Michelle Birchak and Joanna Burgess from Chemawa (as I understand it a number of her other colleagues also wanted to be there). Of course, she was also supported by her family and friends.

When it was her opportunity (which was first) Amber gave a short speech regarding the jewels in the Jewelry Department at Nordstrom Department Store. I am working on getting a podcast set up with her speech and will produce it here when it becomes available. Until then I have included a few pictures of Amber and the event.

As Amber is recognized, we should understand that she is not just representing herself but her teaching colleagues from across the Riverside Unified School District. As one is recognized, many are recognized. Congratulations AMBER and thank you to the many teachers and staff members that make it happen every day for our students. Riverside should be proud.