Chen Named Vermont Teacher of the Year
By JOSH STILTS
Reformer Staff
TOWNSHEND - Students and faculty describe Tong Chen as a magician who can carefully walk the thin line between teacher and friend.
On Tuesday, because of her ability to challenge her students to go beyond their perceived abilities, Chen was selected as Vermont’s 2012 Teacher of the Year.
Chen, who has taught Chinese language and culture at Leland & Gray for more than six years, was honored Tuesday in front of her students, friends, fellow faculty and family.
Tong Chen - Vermont Teacher of the Year
STATE OF VERMONT
Vermont Department of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Leland & Gray Union High School Teacher Named 2012 Teacher of the Year
MONTPELIER – Tong Chen, a middle and high school Chinese teacher at Leland & Gray Union High School in Townsend, was named by Commissioner Armando Vilaseca as the 2012 Vermont Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held today at the school.
