March 26, 2010 - English Department Supervisor, Ms. Kathleen Skeals, was named a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to her students, Skeals was nominated by one of her former students, Manvi Goyal for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Student members of NSHSS have the opportunity to nominate the educator who made the most significant contribution to their academic career. The Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award recognizes teacher role models who have made a lasting difference in their classroom by encouraging students to strive for excellence.

“I have many duties bestowed upon me in my roles as NSHSS Chairman and of carrying on the tradition of my family name,” Chairman of the Advisory Board of NSHSS Claes Nobel said. “One of the most important and pleasant of these duties is recognizing the achievements of educators. (Ms. Skeals) is someone who is a role model and positive influence, someone who has made a difference – in short, a great teacher.”