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What Teachers Of The Year Are Made Of

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Scene from the pandemic: students and parents hold a teacher appreciation parade in Riddle.

We don't have schools in session at the moment. But we have teachers of the year to celebrate from Southern Oregon.

Beverly Scott, life science teacher from Riddle Junior/Senior High School, is the teacher of the year for the Douglas region.

Jordan Werner, physical education teacher from Riverside Elementary School in Grants Pass, is the regional winner for Josephine/Jackson/Klamath Counties.

Both get cash prizes for their honors, but we're betting they'll say it's not about the money. The regional champs visit to talk teaching philosophy and teaching remotely.

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The Jefferson Exchange is Jefferson Public Radio's daily news program focused on issues, people and events across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Angela Decker is the program's senior producer, Charlie Zimmermann is the assistant producer, and Geoffrey Riley hosts the show.