Photo by Town of WestlakeWestlake Academy celebrated the end of the school year by honoring one individual with the first Teacher of the Year award.
Last year marked Westlake Academy's 10th anniversary and to celebrate it, the Campus Leadership Team kicked off the yearlong search that ended in May, crowning fourth-grade teacher Kat Calzini with the title. Calzini was also given a plaque and $1,500 for personal or professional use from the parent-teacher organization.
The CLT, comprised of students, teachers, administration and community members, took nominations from the public and Academy staff, and then used particular criteria to narrow down the list to four nominees.
CLT team member Len Avecilla said the group considered International Baccalaureate values, teaching style and the level of knowledge the teacher held in their respective field.
