Azusa Pacific University (APU) and KATY 101.3 The Mix (KATY) presented longtime Temecula teacher, Mitch Brown, with the October Teachers are Heroes award on Tuesday, November 3rd at Susan H. Nelson High School (NHS). Brown was surprised and humbled as NHS Principal Greg Cooke, NHS teachers, Brown’s students, and three people representing the Temecula Valley Council of PTAs and the Sparkman Alternative Education Center (SAE) PTSA watched him receive this award plus KATY prizes. Following the presentation, the attendees were treated to a pizza party provided by the Temecula Pizza Factory.
Brown, who teaches 9th – 12 grades at Susan H. Nelson High received two nominations. The first nomination submitted by the Sparkman Alternative Education Center PTSA said, “He has taught in the Temecula Valley Unified School District for 34 years, with the Sparkman Education Center for 18 years. As Susan H. Nelson High School Lead Teacher, Mr. Brown takes care of all-things-teacher at NHS, when he’s not working with his Independent Study students or teaching AP History & Government at Temecula Advantage Virtual School (TAVS). He is highly regarded by peers and students, passionate about making a difference for others, and deserves recognition for his commitment to students.”
NHS teacher Sharan Koger also nominated Brown and said, “He is a dedicated educator who not only supports the needs of students but also his fellow colleagues. He makes sure his students are successful and feel valued.”
If you know a teacher or teachers in Southwest Riverside County who goes above and beyond then please nominate them for the Teachers are Heroes award. Teachers may be nominated by students, parents, and even other school administrators. All selected teachers and their classes will attend a private celebration at the end of the year at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium. The Teachers are Heroes program will run through April, 2016. For more information go to www.1013themix.com, keyword: Teachers or go to http://www.apu.edu/murrieta/teachers/