Adams State School of Education launches award for Valley educators
MONTE Vista High special education resource teacher Presley Garcia is the first honoree of the monthly Educator Highlight Award from the Adams State School of Education. Garcia was recognized for his connections with students and the high standard he sets for the personal and academic growth of students.
“It really means a lot to me,” Presley said of the award from his alma mater. The fact he now teaches in the community that raised him also adds to the specialness of the award, he said.
The Adams State School of Education established the Educator Highlight Award to recognize and highlight its alumni, prominent local teachers, and other educators working within or hailing from the San Luis Valley.
“In doing so, Adams State University hopes to build familiarity with the community as a serious destination for future educators.”
The Educator Highlight Award is being coordinated by Chrissy McKinney, program coordinator and advisor for the Adams State School of Education, and Paul Clark, program assistant for Adams State School of Education.
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The Educator Highlight Award recognizes Adams State University School of Education alumni, prominent local teachers, and other educators working within or hailing from the San Luis Valley. In so doing, Adams State University hopes to build familiarity with the community as a serious destination for future educators.
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Each recipient of the award receives an engraved plaque and is honored during a presentation by the Adams State School of Education staff at the recipient’s school.
“I’m just trying to make a difference in people’s lives and be a positive role model, especially being a male role model for some of these kids,” Presley said of the role he plays as an educator.
Being a teacher is “busy and fun,” he said. In addition to being a Monte Vista High special education resource teacher, he also serves as a coach for several sports.
Alamosa Citizen is working in partnership with the Adams State School of Education to highlight each honoree and to bring nominations forward for future awardees.
See Presley Garcia talk about his work here:
