Nominate SCV’s Best Teacher!

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” — William A. Ward
As a parent, I connect deeply with this statement.  It is something I strive to achieve daily in my journey as a mother. And as a mother, I hope that one day my children are lucky enough to be guided by some likeminded individuals.
We are fortunate to have some truly inspiring educators in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Ones that go above and beyond like local teacher Samantha Ford who collected more than 1,000 shoes for local students or Saugus High Principal Bill Bolde who retires this fall after serving for 37 dedicated years in the district.  It was almost 20 years ago that I was a senior at Valencia High School and had a certain teacher/coach that inspired me to pursue graphic design.  I don’t know if I have ever thanked Brandon King (Coach King) for the push to go to college, or for helping me find a passion that became a career.  Thank you, Brandon King, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart!
Has a teacher inspired or guided your education in the right direction?  Maybe they inspired your career choice or gave you a push in the right direction.  Let us know!
Send your nomination for the SCV’s Best Teacher Contest to: contest@santaclaritamagazine.com by June 30.  Be sure to include a high-resolution photo, caption and write-up about your teacher, explaining why he or she deserves to win!
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