 Janet
knoeppel, CCEA State President (right), presented the 2005 State
Teacher of the Year award to Glenna Dumey at the 2005 CCEA State Conference
in Sacramento.Effort,
Wisdom, Perseverance, Ability, Patience, and Love are all qualities that
describe Glenna Dumey of Temescal
Canyon High School, the California Continuation
Education Association's Teacher of the Year. Known as someone who will
always make time for their needs, she is esteemed and appreciated by her
students. Working with a limited budget and many obstacles, Ms. Dumey
exemplifies what a continuation teacher is all about. Spending personal
time and effort, she works long beyond her duty day to prepare and ensure
that her students have access to everything they need. She gives up her
conference period, lunchtime, and after school hours on a regular basis to
tutor students who desire additional help. You will never find Ms. Dumey
sitting behind her desk. She is always circulating around her classroom and
is constantly challenging her students to become the most they are capable
of being.
One could not, however,
assess Glenna Dumey's career without mentioning the one factor that, while
intangible, is the hallmark of her success in counseling; her love and
concern for her students. On Ms. Dumey's desk are pictures of students who
have graduated and gone on to college, trade school, and the military.
Although a strict taskmaster, Ms. Dumey is well respected and beyond
reproach when it comes to her subject knowledge. She has honored herself
and her school by being named a National Board Certified English teacher.
Modeling an extensive
knowledge in methodology, Ms. Dumey prepares for every student and is adept
at differentiation in the classroom. Her lessons are lively and student
engagement extends well beyond the classroom. Student achievement is always
the focus of her instruction. Ms. Dumey collaborates daily with her peers
to focus on writing and literacy across the curriculum. We are proud of
what Glenna Dumey stands for and her undying commitment to the students of
her school.
Glenna Dumey was honored at
the 2005 CCEA Conference in Sacramento, and will be presenting at our next
conference.
Glenna Dumey may be contacted at
Temescal Canyon High School,
(310) 454-0315 |
