Educator Awards Given
January 8, 2010 - Today we awarded Stephen Travis, Social Studies Teacher at Dallas High School the Distinguished Educator Award for the month of November.
Here is what the students who nominated him had to say:
Some of the fondest memories of my time at Dallas High School revolved around my global studies teacher, Steve Travis. I was continually impressed with his knowledge of past and present events in world history. He was always reading newspapers and encouraging his students to do the same. He was supportive of our opinions and never made us feel as though our questions were out of bounds. He was not inclined to sugarcoat world events in an attempt to shelter us, but believed that he must treat us as future adults who had the capacity to make changes for the good.
Mr Travis is one of the, if not the most, passionate teacher at Dallas High School. His knowledge and dedication leave a deep impact on students who are eager to learn. Mr. Travis challenged me to think critically, value different perspectives, and communicate my thoughts about issues. I learned more about our government and culture in his civics class than I did in my school career. The knowledge I gained from him is precious and priceless.
Here is what his students had to say about him . . . .
- Passionate
- Knows a lot about world history and social studies
- Knowledgeable
- Dedicated
For those of you that don't know Mr. Travis, he is a constant champion for kids. He leads the National Honor Society program and as many school activities as is possible. Go to the Soup Bowl Auction . . . . Mr. Travis is there. Watch any sporting event . . . Mr. Travis is there. Attend a play. . . . Mr. Travis is there. He supports kids quietly with his presence and encourages them along the way.
In addition, Mr. Travis is a supporter of education and of teachers. He challenges my thinking just as he challenges his students. He does it in a way that causes a person to think and evaluate decisions before they are made. Awesome teacher, amazing leader and a huge asset to each of us in our school district.
Please join us in congratulating Stephen Travis! He is very deserving of this award!
2009-2010 Educator Award Winners
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