Exeter Teacher Finalist For NH Teacher Of The Year

EXETER, NH — An Exeter teacher is a finalist for the New Hampshire Teacher of the Year award. Aaron Blais of Exeter High School was one of 23 teachers nominated for the award this year. After interviews and school visits, five finalists — including Blais — were selected.

The award is handed out by the New Hampshire Department of Education.

“New Hampshire citizens would be proud of these teachers who have clearly mastered their practice of educating our students,” DOE Deputy Commissioner Christine Brennan said in a statement. “During my site visits, I found students that were engaged, and staff and administrators speaking highly of the nominees. These teachers have very high expectations for themselves and their students.”

The five finalists are:

• Aaron Blais, Exeter High School
• Lori Christerson, Bishop Brady High School, Concord
• Alice Donahoe, James Mastricola Elementary, Merrimack
• Allison Leach, Spaulding High School, Rochester
• Keith Noyes, Belmont Middle School

The next steps in the selection process include presentations and speeches. The winner will be considered for the National Teacher of the Year award.

Photo: Aaron Blais. (Credit: New Hampshire Department of Education)