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At SJHS we have many great teachers. Sometimes those teachers get recognized. This year Ms. McBride, an eighth grade English teacher, was honored as one of the three English teachers of the year at the Utah Conference for Teachers of English.
“I feel honored and humbled,” said Ms. McBride. According to Ms. McBride she knows many teachers that she thinks deserve this award. According to Ms. McBride she was nominated by Ms Piña. Mr. McGuire, a parent, and a student also submitted a letter recommending her for the award.
Mr. McGuire, the principal, said, “We are all very proud of [Ms. McBride].” According to Mr. McGuire he wrote a letter of recommendation, so he knew it was a possibility that she would be picked, and he was very excited that Ms. McBride won. He said, “It is very impressive that out of thousands of teachers, she got picked to be the English teacher of the year.”
Ms. Piña, an English teacher at SJHS, said, “I originally nominated her because of the kindness and constant willingness to do all she can to be my friend and help me in continually becoming a better teacher. But I also nominated her because of how much she truly cares for her students.” According to Ms. Piña, she plays an active role in the extracurricular activities at the school, from helping with the school play to being a digital coach for the faculty. Ms. Piña said, “Really there aren't enough words and stories to truly explain why Ms. McBride deserves this award. The best explanation would just be the continuous thanks from all those lives she touches each day.”