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 is the third year for the Byron-Bergen Golden Bee Award, which began with an idea from Sr. High School Secretary Sally Mech, who thought students should have the opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers. On June 9, the Golden Bee Award for 2015 was given to health education teacher Roxanne Wood.
The award was presented by Student Council Secretary Grace Pulcini and Treasurer Clare Fraser. 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. Wood was presented with a Golden Bee plaque, certificate, and crystal paperweight.
