Math Department Chair Danna Phillips has been chosen 2010 Lafayette Teacher of the Year. She will now move on to the district level competition.
She has taught for 35 years, 10 of which have been at Lafayette.
Other finalists included Brad Balog, music; Becky Lawrence, FACS; Chris Lofgren, science; and Lori Sanders, FACS.
Phillips said just being nominated was an amazing achievement.
“It validates for me the things I believe in and do everyday,” she said.
Phillips said she thinks the best thing about being Teacher of the Year is representing Lafayette for the next year.
She said, “I really believe that teaching is the most important career in the world.”
