Congratulations Napa County Teacher of the Year 2020
JoAnne Clark, Valley Oak @ American Canyon High School
Patti Coyle, St. Helena High School/Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
Shannon Hattyar, Willow Elementary School
Jeanne Heck, Calistoga Jr./Sr. High School
The Napa County Teacher of the Year program highlights educational innovation, student learning, and the rewards of teaching. Nominations open in February each year. One teacher will be honored as Napa County Teacher of the Year, and will represent Napa County for consideration for California Teacher of the Year. The state winner will be considered for National Teacher of the Year.
![Teacher Being Hugged by Kids](https://web.archive.org./web/20200823233449im_/https://www.napacoe.org//wp-content/uploads/2018/04/toy.jpg)
Has influence beyond the classroom and into their school community.
Maintains a student-centered perspective.
Inspires through commitment as a lifelong learner and models dedication to continued learning.
Focuses on building relationships that transform and empower students, parents, and community.
Dedicated to the belief that all children can achieve.
![Group of Teachers](https://web.archive.org./web/20200823233449im_/https://www.napacoe.org//wp-content/uploads/2018/04/group-teachers-1.jpg)
Napa Valley Education Foundation
Schools Financial Credit Union
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