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Page 2 September 21, 2022 Oregon Teacher of the Year Program Celebrates 16 Regional Winners for 2023 Oregon educators honored for their outstanding leadership and impact The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, an- nounced Oregon’s 2023 Regional Teachers of the Year! All across the state this week, communities have held celebrations recog- nizing these 16 regional winners. Every day in Oregon classrooms, teach- ers offer their innovation, energy and con- tent mastery in support of students across the state. The Oregon Teacher of the Year Program recognizes and honors teacher excellence, with the state Teacher of the Year serving as the face and voice of ex- emplary educators across Oregon. Candi- dates for Oregon Teacher of the Year are exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled licensed public school educa- tors in grades preK-12. “Through countless challenges in the past several years, Oregon educators have continued to consistently come through for Oregon’s students,” said Colt Gill, Direc- tor of the Oregon Department of Educa- tion. “It is with high honor that we cele- brate these 16 Regional Teachers of the Year from across the state!” Regional winners were identified through a local nomination, application and selection process facilitated by Educa- tion Service Districts. Applicants submit- Overcoming Oregon Summers Problem Gambling Fairs and festivals. Barbeques and beaches. Summertime in Oregon has so much to offer — so many distractions from life’s daily challenges. For some of us, it’s easy to throw ourselves into a flurry of summer fun instead of doing the important work of overcoming issues that might be negatively affecting us. Issues like out-of-control gambling. Free Help is Available If you have a gambling habit that has grown beyond your control, help is available. Through the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR), gamblers and those who love them can get support from trained addiction counselors, often right from home. Treatment is effective. People are ready and waiting to provide better mechanisms to cope and to heal. And, best of all, it’s free. All it takes is a phone call, a text, or an online chat to get started. Reach out. Let this summer be your season for change. For more information, visit . ORG OREGON PROBLEM GAMBLING RESOURCE ted testimonials and letters of support and were assessed by a diverse panel of region- al representatives on the attributes of lead- ership, instructional expertise, commit- ment to equity, community involvement, understanding of educational issues, vision and professional development. Each Regional Teacher of the Year will receive a $1,000 award from the Oregon Lottery, and is automatically considered for the honor of 2023 Oregon Teacher of the Year which will be announced later this fall. “The Oregon Lottery is honored to play a role in celebrating Oregon educators’ hard work, passion, and dedication,” said Oregon Lottery Director Barry Pack. “The Teacher of the Year Program provides well-deserved recognition to teachers across Oregon who are helping their stu- dents build a foundation for the future.” 2023 Oregon Regional Teachers of the Year include Ron Antlitz, Gwen Bartlett, Sydney Thompson, Connie Robbins, Ben Lawson, Travis Reeser, Derek Burbank, Scott Crowell, Heather Greel, Ken Dickey, Amanda Jensen, Laury Rodriguez, Steven Taylor, Steven Taylor, Erin Green, David Duncan and Rosa Floyd. Additional information about the pro- gram can be found on the Oregon Teacher of the Year website.
