Congratulations to the 2003 WEM Outstanding Educator Award Honorees!

Ethics in Education Awards
These awards recognize educators who exemplify ethical behaviors for the field and profession of teaching and who promote ethical practices and development of students and colleagues through their daily behaviors and/or the design and use of a student curriculum.

Anoka High School Team, led by Bill Mittlefehldt and Tim Sheie (Pictured: Tim Sheie, Principal Linda Anderson, Bill Mittlefehldt)

Pamela Stewart Kenny Elementary School Minneapolis

Academic Coach of the Years Awards
This award recognizes the work of educators who coach teams of students to participate and compete in academic challenges endorsed by MAEF’s Academic League. The selected educators have been nominated for their exemplary work, encouragement and impact on student learning as a result of positive participation in the academic challenge.

Joe Jorland Walker High School Walker

Brian Ribnick Metcalf Jr. High School Burnsville

Teacher Achievement Awards
This award recognizes teachers who support, inspire, and assist students to achieve. The students they serve may be experiencing barriers to learning and/or needing help to make a turnaround in their academic careers. The selected educators may practice in a variety of alternative settings such as area learning centers, a resource center, a special program or classroom, in addition to a traditional school setting.

Anne Barnes Friendly Hills Middle School Mendota Heights

Debi Pack East Side Elementary School Marshall