Carla Peterson, a teacher at Hinton Area Elementary School has been awarded one of the 2022-2023 “Outstanding Contributions to Literacy” awards by the American Literacy Corporation. This award will be presented at a virtual celebration reception held on December 3, 2023. Ms. Peterson came to us this year from California and is currently teaching in a special education position at our school.
The American Literacy Corporation (ALC), a nonprofit organization, annually grants $2,000 awards to selected teachers and certificated support personnel in grades Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade. These are enthusiastic teachers who create an environment for success, where students are excited and motivated to learn. These outstanding teachers serve as leaders in their own schools, districts and communities.
ALC was founded in 1992 by the late Dr. Jo Stanchfield, Professor Emeritus at Occidental College, to recognize and reward outstanding teachers who significantly increase the literacy level of their students. More than 230 California teachers have received this award since that time. We are proud to celebrate our 31st year acknowledging and rewarding educators while increasing literacy skills.
Go to www.amerlitcorp.org to learn more about the American Literacy Corporation, or find us on Twitter and Facebook. Encourage an outstanding teacher that you know to complete an online application for next year’s awards or apply yourself.