Pearsontown educator named Teacher of the Year
Takesha Trapp
May 5, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Fred Williams, Executive Director Teacher Recruitment and Retention, 560-2298
DURHAM – Takesha Trapp, a fifth-grade teacher at Pearsontown Year-Round Elementary School, is the Durham Public Schools 2010-11 Teacher of the Year.
Trapp received the honor this evening at a banquet recognizing Teachers of the Year from all 53 schools in Durham Public Schools. She was selected by a committee comprising former school-level Teachers of the Year.
“My students have a high level of character, integrity, academic discipline, and motivation,” said Trapp in her application portfolio. “Every morning, our day begins with our pledge: ‘We pledge to never say we can't. Ask if we don't understand. And never talk back!’ This pledge has defined acceptable and unacceptable behavior for my students. I take pride that under my leadership, my students have learned the importance of good study habits and organizational skills.”
Trapp has taught for five years, all at Pearsontown. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from North Carolina Central University.
“Takesha Trapp represents the very best in what a teacher can be,” said Interim Superintendent Hank Hurd. “A good teacher inspires, encourages and motivates students, while ensuring that they are progressing at their highest potential. We are proud of Takesha and know that she is a fantastic representative for DPS at the regional and state levels!”
Trapp will now compete for the Central Region Teacher of the Year.
Sponsors of the Teacher of the Year Banquet were Triangle Orthopaedics Associates and North Carolina Specialty Hospital.
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