Ald. Taylor honors local teachers during Common Council meeting

During yesterday’s Common Council meeting, (Tuesday, April 22) 9th District Alderwoman Larresa Taylor recognized a group of teachers for their tremendous work in the community and impact they make on local youth.

The 9th District teachers of the year (listed on page 2) spanned 19 schools throughout Milwaukee’s northwest side. Alderwoman Taylor, a former 17-year-plus educator, thanks the teachers for their dedication and continued service. “As a former educator myself, I know firsthand just how difficult teaching can be, and how far too often teachers can be underpaid, overworked and generally just underappreciated. This is why I wanted to go above and beyond to recognize the individuals who are working daily to support our youth and ensure the future leaders of our community are on the right path,” she said.

“I reached out to 19 schools in my district and asked them to nominate someone exemplary, and I was delighted by the enthusiasm we were met with. These are truly some of the best teachers in our city, and I’m glad we could take a brief moment at yesterday’s Common Council meeting to publicly shine on light on all they do,” she continued.

9^th District Teachers of the Year

– Julie Budney, Hawthorne Elementary

– Betty Burns-Lea, New Testament Christian Academy

– Christine Corcoran, 95^th St. School

– Saleema Covington, Bruce Elementary

– Kimberly Dvorachek, Congress School

– Jason Hood, Vincent High School

– Johnetta Johnson, Kings Academy

– Kemberly Johnson, Engleburg School

– Monifa Lacking, Richard Kluge Elementary

– Victoria Landherr, Carson Academy

– Emily Limitta, Milwaukee Sign Language School

– Colleen Mader, Risen Savior Lutheran School

– Dominique Montriel, Institute of Technology & Academics

– Sarah Prah, Milwaukee German Immersion School

– Alysia Stewart-Brown, Parkview Elementary

– Tasha Warner, Henry David Thoreau School

– Christine Wilson, The City School

– Beverly Wright, Early View Academy of Excellence

– Enock Yeng, Morse Middle School

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.