Outstanding Educator Award: Kofi Amoah, Burlington High School

We are honored to announce that Emmanuel "Kofi" Amoah has been recognized in the Vermont Outstanding Educator Awards by the University of Vermont.  This honor makes Kofi eligible for the Vermont Teaching of the Year.  You can find the program for the award ceremony here.

Kofi was one of the first teachers at BHS to implement proficiency-based teaching practices and has achieved amazing results with his AP Calculus class.  He has also been a long time teacher in the Homework Center where he works with all students on their mathematics skills.  Kofi's ability to meet students' needs, to adjust curriculum, and to connect with students makes him an excellent educator.  

Principal McBride shared the following about Kofi:  "His work ethic is unparalleled, while his standards of professionalism are second to none. He maintains a positive, easy going manner with his students and colleagues while still keeping his expectations and standards very high."

In addition to his work teaching math in school, after school, in the summers, and even on some Saturdays, Kofi has led the wildly popular African Dance YES course at BHS. Click below to see the love and enthusiasm that Kofi brings to this program.

Thank you Kofi for everything you do for Burlington School District youth!