Holly Grove Middle teacher Stacey Johnson has been named the Wake County Public School System Outstanding Secondary School Mathematics Teacher for 2010. Johnson is a seventh-grade math teacher, the school’s math department chair and a member of the school leadership team.
“I feel very honored to receive this award,” said Johnson. “My goal is to have all students enjoy math and feel successful in math. By the time students are in middle school many students do not enjoy math because they are not good at it. I break down problems to where they can understand it. Also, I like to incorporate games and hands-on activities to make class fun.”
Holly Grove Middle School Principal Kenneth Proulx praised Johnson as a teacher and a school leader.
“Ms. Johnson is an outstanding educator and a very deserving recipient of this high honor. Ms. Johnson’s talents in the classroom are amazing, and her leadership in the school serves all students,” said Proulx. “Ms. Johnson’s leadership in the opening of our new school has laid a foundation for the success of all students.”
Lufkin Road Middle Principal Perry Graham Johnson nominated Johnson. Prior to assuming her leadership role at Holly Grove Middle, Johnson was a Math Teacher at Lufkin Road Middle for four years. She was selected by the more than 500 WCPSS Math teachers to receive the award.
You can listen to an audio podcast with Johnson about the opening of Hollly Grove Middle here.
Thanks to Principal Ken Proulx for sharing this story with GotNews.