MA candidate Jared Morningstar was recently recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) as a 2012 High School Teacher of Excellence. Jared, who teaches language arts at Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy, was one of 12 secondary teachers from around the country to be so honored at the NCTE’s convention in Las Vegas.
This isn’t Jared’s first teaching award. He is also a 2012 recipient of the Touchstone Award for Excellence in Arts Education, given by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) in partnership with Michigan Youth Arts. Jared was nominated for the Touchstone by a fellow MCTE member who was impressed both by Jared’s students’ work and by Jared’s interactions with his students at the 2011 Michigan Youth Arts Festival. It’s a testament to Jared’s effectiveness as a creative writing teacher that every year, 5-7 of his students are invited to participate in this exciting three-day Festival of workshops and performances.
We’ve only just gotten to know Jared, now in his second semester at UM-Flint. We’re proud to congratulate him on his teaching accomplishments and we look forward to more great work from him!