Abbie Millard '00 was recently named the Educator of the Year for the Mahoning Valley. Abbie was selected for the recognition out of a pool of recommended educators from the 33 schools that comprise the Mahoning Valley. Millard earned her bachelor’s degrees in grades 1-8 primary education, and K-12 special education from Malone University, and her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Nova Southeastern University in 2005 and has been a proud member of West Branch Local Schools for her entire 24-year career in education. Millard said that she discovered her passion for teaching while she was still a student herself by helping other students with learning disabilities. “I found a passion for working with other people in school while I was in upper elementary. I would spend my recess and spare time in multi-handicapped classrooms helping. That was really when I realized, and it’s all grown from there,” said Millard. “I’m thankful for the privilege of being able to work with so many amazing students every year I’ve worked here. They’re the reason I do what I do, and I thank their parents for allowing me to be a part of their learning and their lives,” said Millard. Congratulations to Abbie on this amazing recognition!
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