Ypsilanti High School English teacher honored for inspiring students to achieve
Ypsilanti teacher Nina Davis is going above and beyond to get her students to not only believe but achieve.Excerpt:The topic of discussion in Nina Davis’ advanced placement English class at Ypsilanti High School last week was finding the “theme” in a story. A theme, Davis explained to her class of 12th-grade students, is the underlying meaning of a story, a universal truth, and it must be clearly stated.Those who know Davis say a recurring theme in her career is motivating her students to set academic, as well as personal goals, and create plans to achieve them.In recognition of her efforts, Davis has received the 2008 Yale Teaching Award given by Yale University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The award “recognizes teachers from around the world who have inspired and supported their students to achieve at high levels,” according to a letter from Yale’s undergraduate office announcing the winner.Read the rest of the story here.
Ypsilanti teacher Nina Davis goes above and beyond the call of duty, getting her students to not only believe but achieve.
Excerpt:
The topic of discussion in Nina Davis’ advanced placement English class at Ypsilanti High School last week was finding the “theme” in a story.
A theme, Davis explained to her class of 12th-grade students, is the underlying meaning of a story, a universal truth, and it must be clearly stated.
Those who know Davis say a recurring theme in her career is motivating her students to set academic, as well as personal goals, and create plans to achieve them.
In recognition of her efforts, Davis has received the 2008 Yale Teaching Award given by Yale University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The award “recognizes teachers from around the world who have inspired and supported their students to achieve at high levels,” according to a letter from Yale’s undergraduate office announcing the winner.
Read the rest of the story here.
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