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United Way of Greater Stark County Kid of Character, Dylan Butcher, Canton Local
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RESIDENCE – Canton
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – Baseball
NOMINATION – Dylan has been working hard all year to become a better student. He is always asking questions to clarify understanding and volunteers to give answers in group discussions. Dylan is also very polite and caring of others. Dylan is a fantastic role model in class, and we all enjoy talking with him each day. Keep up the fantastic work Dylan! We can’t wait to see what all you will accomplish the rest of the school year. Canton Local School District.
Walsh University Teacher of the Month: Jennifer Podnar, Jackson Local
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RESIDENCE New Franklin
COLLEGE Kent State University for bachelor and master of education.
FAMILY My husband, Steve, and I have three adult children. Our oldest daughter and her husband are expecting their first child, our first grandchild, this spring. Our second daughter is engaged and is planning a summer wedding. Our son, the “baby,” is a college junior. We have one very spoiled rescue dog, Opie, and an 18-year-old American Quarter Horse mare named Skeeter.
WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? I currently teach math and science to 9- and 10-year-olds in fourth grade. I have been teaching fourth grade at Jackson for 10 years. I was a reading tutor for two years prior to teaching full time at Jackson.