Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Ryals, et al.: Teachers of the Year!

From OC Reg:

Kay Ferguson Ryals of Irvine Valley College, South Orange County Community College District, is congratulated by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, at the 2012 Orange County Teachers of the Year, awards presentation and recognition ceremony at the Disneyland Hotel.
With William M. Habermehl, County Superintendent of Schools (pics from OC Reg)

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

She looks like a nice person and all, but how on earth are "teachers of the year" chosen? I'm guessing it's some sort of personality contest.

Roy Bauer said...

1:46, it is clear that many recipients of the Teach of the Year award at our college (IVC) have been very deserving, and I believe that such is the case with Ms. Ryals. But it must be acknowledged that some recipients have been scandalous. The process has never been intelligently designed or regulated. I recall, years ago, a certain spouse of a certain President: she gave her students materials necessary to make her the year's Teacher of the Year. Her succession to the throne was prevented only by intercession by the Academic Senate President at the time (WG). Why don't you ask her about it? It's a good story. And it's absolutely true. (I was on the cabinet at the time. We were amazed.)

Anonymous said...

Kay's a great teacher. I am glad her efforts were recognized.

Bob Cosgrove said...

Kudos from Saddleback faculty to Kay. We are proud of you.

Anonymous said...

Congradualtions Kay!!

elva said...

I love her!!

Anonymous said...

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