Criteria For The Governor's Educator Essay

As I read the list of criteria for the Governor’s Educator of the Year, my mind kept turning to one special colleague. Each bullet point on the list was met, but yet, he is so much more. He has not only been an example to each and every student in his classroom, he has influenced and inspired an entire staff! Mr. Michael Scott is the perfect choice for this honor. He is humble, kind, smart, and truly deserving. He is fully dedicated to Green Hills School and all that we are.
I can remember the first time I met Mike. He was full of life and ideas, and he brought a huge smile to my face. I liked him immediately! I knew he would make a huge impact in our school community and my personal life. I was right. I cannot picture Green Hills without him, nor could I picture my life without his friendship, guidance, and support. It has been quite a few years working with Mike, and not a thing has changed. If anything, his dedication to finding new ideas for his students and his tireless efforts to unite our Green Hills community have increased. …show more content…
He has worked with our custodial staff in the summer and has an excellent rapport with every teacher and aide in the building. He is the first person to sign up to chaperone an event and the last person to close the door when it is over. Not to mention, he is the “life” of those events. His heart is always fully charged for whatever goal or mission needs to be accomplished! He brings an energy that is unrivaled. I have never been around him when he has not made everyone in his presence laugh or smile, and he brings that same life to his physical education classes. I have seen him in action. Students are energized and excited to participate and learn from him. He is organized, fair, and always strives to challenge his students. They work for him and walk away from his class feeling