2012 Teacher of the Year

Riverview Middle School, Melanie Park

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Duration: 6 mins. 25 sec.

Description:

Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett named Riverview Middle School teacher Melanie Park Indiana’s 2012 Teacher of the Year at a surprise school assembly. Park teaches Reading Remediation in grades six, seven and eight.

“Melanie’s enthusiasm spills into all aspects of her teaching,” Bennett said. “She believes all students—regardless of their life circumstances—can learn, and she is an effective and inspirational teacher that her students will always remember.”

Contact:

Tosha Salyers
Director of Educator Outreach
tsalyers@doe.in.gov
(317) 232-0581