The nominations come from almost 200 students who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The students each choose a favorite educator, then write and submit a recommendation letter, which often conveys their gratitude to a particular teacher for taking the time to reach out to them individually.
Pictured above (l-r): Ann Cerny, Earl Warren Middle School; David Warner, Rancho Santa Fe School; Kasey Galik, Carmel Valley Middle School; Ted Wheeler, Sunset High School; Celia Walsh, Oak Crest Middle School; David Main, Canyon Crest Academy; Simeon Greenstein, Torrey Pines High School; James Teague, La Costa Canyon High School; Robert Shockney, Diegueno Middle School. Winner Oly Norris, San Dieguito Academy, not pictured.