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Texas Teachers ACP Awards $5,000 to School and Teacher
Texas Teachers ACP Awards $5,000 to School and Teacher
The Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program (ACP) has awarded $2500 to Valerie Foskit and $2500 to Clear Horizons Early College High School. Mrs. Valerie Foskit has been named the state teacher of the year by the organization that helps professionals with a bachelor's degree become certified teachers.
Mrs. Foskit has just completed her first year of teaching in a public school. She teaches chemistry. The winning nomination explained her talents in the words of her students. One student commented that "she incorporates incredibly hard concepts with simple, creative models. She is dependable, helpful, willing to assist, and knowledgeable - all the characteristics of an amazing teacher."
Mrs. Foskit earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1991. She worked for Rohm & Haas Chemical Company (now Dow) eight years. She has worked at Westminster Christian Academy in Webster nine years. She earned a Masters of Education in Teacher Leadership from Lamar University in 2010. She was certified by the Association of Christian Schools International, but had never held state certification for public schools. She and her husband, Garret, have lived in League City 17 years and have two children who attend Clear Springs High School.
Photo - Mrs. Valerie Foskit (right) is photographed with her check and the principal, Dr. Jennifer Morrow (left)