LITTLE ROCK — Lenny Bryan, a history teacher at eStem Public Charter High School, received the charter school system’s 2012 Vicki Saviers eStem Educator of the Year Award at a ceremony Monday evening at the Darragh Center in the main branch of the Central Arkansas Library System.
Bryan, who teaches U.S. history and Advanced Placement U.S. history, has worked at eStem since the school opened in 2007-08. He holds certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
John Bacon, chief executive officer of the charter school system, said Bryan’s students describe him as a caring, dedicated teacher who challenges them to do their best.
Awards also were presented to teachers at the elementary, middle and high schools.
The eStem Public Charter Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Stephanie Beavers, a fourth-grade literacy teacher.
The eStem Public Charter Middle School Teacher of the Year is Justin Adams, seventh grade social studies teacher.
The eStem Public Charter High School Teacher of the Year is Kandyce Long, a civics and U.S. government teacher.
Arkansas, Pages 14 on 05/08/2012