Pam George, Music Teacher at Washington Intermediate and High Street Primary Schools, has been named the 2015-2016 Piqua City Schools Teacher of the Year! Pam was presented the title

at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 by Superintendent Rick Hanes, Piqua City School District Board President Lori Webster and 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year Heath Butler.

Nominated by her peers, fellow staff members had the following comments: “Pam's enthusiasm, love and passion for teaching is truly an inspiration to all that know her. She creates an incredible learning environment in which she instills self-confidence, self-respect and determination in the students. Students in Mrs. George's classroom know that it is a place in which they can feel safe to express their thoughts and demonstrate their musical abilities."

"Mrs. George's energy and personality spark student engagement. She notices what works with the students. She sees the potential and motivates with sincerity, love and compassion."

"Pam George is a devoted and contributing member of the PCS staff." "The students come to learn and she helps them soar."