Susan Berting
Junior High School

Several years ago, the concept of diverse learners created opportunity for teachers to use many different new strategies to provide sound instruction to students. Some of us “wait to see” if a new technique works – Susan Berting, however, takes every opportunity to try something new for her students. The end result – a classroom with high energy and motivated students – excited to learn something new. If you can feel it, see it, hear it, or smell it – its science!

Visit Mrs. Berting’s science class on any given day and you can feel the energy moments before you arrive to see it in action! The connection Susan makes with every child is personal and relevant. Our children and our entire school family are encouraged by the work that Susan does in and out of her classroom every day. She is a great model for all who inhabit our school community. Congratulations Susan, on being named the Teacher of the Year for 2010!

Dianne Clement
Senior High School

“contributions”; “special talent”; “…inspiring a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities”

These words are used in the State’s description of the educator named as teacher of the year; and all are fitting to describe Dianne Clement.

Dianne has a special talent for connecting with students – all students; her contributions reach far beyond the school day in the work that she does through our co-curricular programs – the ones she is officially assigned to and several others where she simply and graciously lends her time and expertise to help. Our students show their appreciation for the work that she does by making her classes one of the most popular electives offered in our academic program. It is clearly because of her ability to inspire a love of learning in students – all students. The entire Woodbury family is very pleased that Dianne Clement has been recognized as the Teacher of the Year for 2010; she is truly an inspiration to all of us—her work is greatly valued. Congratulations Dianne!

Chris Sheppard
Junior High School

Whenever Chris is asked about his career, his standard answer always declares that he is in the right place! Nothing can be better than knowing your calling and having the opportunity to live the life one dreams of having! Chris Sheppard is a valued member of this teaching staff; and our community has confirmed his value to the Woodbury Schools through this recognition.

Passion and skill are the main ingredients for a master teacher worthy of the Teacher of the Year award. The work Chris Sheppard does in and out of the classroom is evident of both. Walk into his classroom at any time and you will find even more reasons why he is the perfect selection for the Teacher of the Year. On behalf of the entire Woodbury Junior - Senior High School - Congratulations Chris!

Maria Lario
Senior High School

Proficient, compassionate, and a leader are just a few characterizations that can be used to describe Maria Lario – the person and educator. When you add “a great sense of humor” to the list, you have all of the ingredients necessary for Woodbury’s Senior High School Teacher of the Year. Maria works tirelessly every day to provide rigorous instruction in an inviting environment where students thrive. You can be confident that the whole child –every child – is being considered, whenever they are in her presence. Her work inside and outside of the classroom is greatly appreciated by our entire school and community. This award is a perfect way to say, “Thank you Maria, for all that you do to make Woodbury a great place to be”! Congratulations!