LGSD Celebrates oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics Area Recognition Award Winner Sonia Borders!

Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics Area Recognition Award Winner 

La Grande, Oregon. Each year the Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCТM) recognizes an outstanding contributor to the mathematics community of Oregon. This year the Area Recognition for Area 11 Umatilla/Morrow County recipient is Sonia Borders. She works in La Grande School District at La Grande High School as a math teacher. 

Math is advanced among students by teachers and others who work to increase the quality and equity of mathematics education. Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics members are teachers, coaches and administrators that work towards this goal for Oregon schools. Sonia Borders is one of those people. Sonia has created a classroom environment that offers struggling students a clear path to improvement and success. Her created culture is one that protects students while holding them accountable in ways that foster social and emotional equity. Students become willing and able to support one another when challenges appear. She is uniquely capable in this effort. She inspires many. 

We congratulate Sonia on a job well done! It is an honor to highlight accomplishments, leadership, and excellent work of people who promote mathematics across our state. The state of Oregon is fortunate to have forward thinking people like Sonia in the mathematics community! 

The mission statement of OCTM states: 

Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) promotes a comprehensive, collaborative mathematics community to support educators in implementing effective and engaging practices for the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. 

If you wish to learn more about OCTM, please check out the website at http://www.octm.org.
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