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November 2, 2018 Achievements

Teacher of the Year Shelly Nash Named Finalist at State Level

TOY Shelly Nash

Shelly Nash, West High school educator and recipient of the 2019 Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD) Teacher of the Year Award, has been named a top four finalist for the Iowa Teacher of the Year Award.

As an honoree, Shelly will continue to serve as an ambassador to education and act as liaison to schools, higher education, and organizations across the state.

The Iowa Teacher of the Year Award is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education through an appropriation from the Iowa legislature. The award provides an opportunity to recognize an Iowa teacher who motivates, challenges, and inspires excellence, who is respected by students and peers, and who is an exceptional teacher helping to redefine American education.