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YES Prep Teacher is Nominated for Teach For America’s Sue Lehmann Excellence In Teaching Award

February 28, 2011 by Jeremy Jones

YES Prep Southwest teacher Lauren Lester has been nominated for Teach For America's Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Award.  She is one of two Houston regional nominees and the first YES Prep Teach For America Corps Member to be recognized in this way.  This award is given annually to second-year Teach For America Corps Members who embody and demonstrate the leadership needed to have an exemplary level of transformational impact with students. We are proud that Lauren will represent the fantastic Houston TFA Corps Member’s who pursue this mission every day.

During the weeks of February 28th to May 5th semi-finalists from across the country will be considered for this national award. Three corps members will ultimately be selected as national finalists (one each for elementary, secondary and special education) receive cash awards of between $4,000 and $5,000 to use as they wish; in addition, national semi-finalists will be identified and awarded gifts of $1,000. Additionally, all national semi-finalists and finalists will be publicly recognized.

Lauren, congratulations again on this impressive achievement! 

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