Every year, the Byron-Bergen Student Council selects a teacher at the Jr./Sr. High School who goes above and beyond – in distinguished classroom practice, professionalism and collegiality, and in setting high standards for themselves and for their students. This year the Golden Bee Award was given to Nicholas Muhlenkamp, who teaches U.S. History and Advanced Placement U.S. History.
The award was presented by Student Council Vice President Mikayla Kenward and member Ashley Montgomery. They explained the criteria used to determine the winner: the ability to create a classroom environment conducive to learning, commitment to students and their learning, creativity, and contribution to the wider school community. They also spoke of the impact Muhlenkamp has made on their personal success and on the lives of their fellow students since his arrival in 2007. Kenward and Montgomery presented Muhlenkamp with a Golden Bee certificate and crystal paperweight.
This is the second year for the Byron-Bergen Golden Bee Award, which began with an idea from long time Senior High School Secretary Sally Mech, who thought students should have the opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers. Last year’s honoree, Marian Gerhardy, teaches psychology, Participation in Government, and economics and has been with Byron-Bergen since 1994.
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