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Templeton's Watton Earns Outstanding Teacher of the Year Recognition
Rhonda Watton earned recognition for her exceptional abilities in the classroom through effective instructional strategies and creative use of instructional materials.

Templeton Middle School social studies teacher Rhonda Watton is the 2013 recipient of theΒ Outstanding Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year from the National Council for theΒ Social Studies (NCSS).Β
The annual NCSS Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards recognize social studies teachers whoΒ show exceptional abilities in the classroom through effective instructional strategies and creative use of instructional materials. The award honors social studies teachers who foster a spirit of inquiry andΒ
the development of information and decision-making skills.
The award will be presented Nov. 22 during the NCSS Annual Conference in St. Louis.Β Founded in 1921, NCSS is the largest U.S. association devoted to providing leadership, service andΒ support for all social studies educators.
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