From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY —Dana Jacobson of Clay-Chalkville High School was named Alabama’s secondary Teacher of the Year in Montgomery on Wednesday night.
“I was so inspired by the stories of all 16 finalists that I heard at the ceremony,” said CCHS Principal Michael Lee. “We truly do have thousands of dedicated educators in this state that do amazing things in our schools each day.”
ALTOY finalists talk about #whyiteach! Congratulations to all of these wonderful educators! #ALTOY17 pic.twitter.com/dInJ7c1uQe
— AL Dept of Education (@AlabamaDeptofEd) May 12, 2016
When Dana Jacobson was in fourth-grade, her teacher, Mrs. McNeil, asked her students to sign a conservation pledge. But before her pupils signed the piece of paper put before them, McNeil emphasized that signing it was a matter of consequence, as it meant promising to make a difference. This lesson has stuck with Jacobson throughout her life and career.
Like the teacher who inspired her to become an educator, Jacobson teaches high school students and values working with teachers in training because of the power to effect change. A veteran educator who has taught at Clay-Chalkville High School since 1999, Jacobson tries to uncover each student’s story, which she believes is the key to building rapport and meaningful learning.
And the 2016-17 ALTOY is Dana Jacobson of @JEFCOED! Congrats Ms. Jacobson!#ALTOY17 pic.twitter.com/Rk7QabV7vl
— AL Dept of Education (@AlabamaDeptofEd) May 12, 2016
6 Comments
John Michael Brewer
Great job ..
Ashley Umphrey Cunningham
Loved Mrs. Jacobson!! My husband and I both had her!! Amazing teacher, supporter and encourager!!!
So excited for her!!!
Thnk u for being such an awesome mentor!!
Neal Dameron
Very much deserved!
Charlotte Wates
That’s great!!!!!!
Lesley Rogers Childs
Congrats!!! So happy for her!
Joshua Painter
My 9th grade literature teacher!!