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Education Celebration Award Winner Interview: Andy Nelson, Music Teacher At North Albany Middle School

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This is one of our favorites every year: the Education Celebration Award.

We love recognizing achievement by K-12 educators in the state of Oregon and we’re proud to share our first winner in this school year, Andy Nelson, music teacher and band leader at North Albany Middle School.

Humbled by this recognition, Andy is all about empowering his students to find what they thrive on most. We had a chance to catch up with Andy after the ceremony to get his thoughts on the award, what he values most about teaching, optimism about education in Oregon and more.

Education Celebration Award Interview: Andy Nelson

We are accepting nominations for the next Education Celebration Award now. Please visit the Oregon College Savings Plan site for more information.

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Education Celebration Award Winner Interview: Jody Amri, Stafford Primary

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This one was a surprise. Literally.

Our final Education Celebration Award winner for the school year, Jody Amri, a second grade teacher at Stafford Primary in West Linn, had no idea that she had won. Her family and colleagues kept it a secret and, at the final school assembly, Jody received the great news.

We had a chance to catch up with her to talk about the award, the surprise, her thoughts on education in Oregon and more.

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Education Celebration Award Winner #2: Catherine Hawkins of Central Linn Elementary in Halsey, Oregon

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Last week, we were honored to present the second Education Celebration Award to Catherine Hawkins, Kindergarten teacher at Central Linn Elementary School in Halsey.

We caught up with Catherine after receiving the award — and had a moment to chat about the excitement of winning the award, what she values most about her work, the future of education and more.

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Additionally, we spoke with Rebekah Schneiter, the parent who nominated Catherine, about her motivation for the nomination and more.

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Congratulations to a wonderful educator at another amazing Oregon school.

Our next nomination deadline for the Education Celebration Award is May 15th.