Marlene Bergstrom, a 4th grade teacher at Medeiros Elementary School in Turlock, was announced as the 2014 Stanislaus County Office of Education and Modesto Rotary Club Teacher of the Year for grade 4-6 teachers.
She received a $1000 cash award from the Rotary and a $500 Nasco gift card.
“Marlene brings a great deal of skill, resources and expertise to the field of education,” said Medeiros Elementary School Principal Jennifer Yacoub. “She is very involved in individualized student goals, learning and outcomes. She supports her students, colleagues and parents to ensure that each feels important and successful. At the end of the school year, students leave her classroom with renewed confidence in their academic abilities and a sense of self-efficacy in their social and self-development.”
Read more about Marlene Bergstrom and her nomination here:
Medeiros Teacher Named Finalist for Teacher of the Year