A high school math teacher from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was just named the 2023 National Teacher of the Year.
Peterson, an 11th grade teacher at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been teaching at the school for 11 years, according to the Council of Chief State School Officers, a nonprofit organization that gives out the award.
Prior to joining the high school, Peterson, who has a master's degree in mathematics, taught for three years at the collegiate level. “I believe that listening to one story after another has an exponential positive impact. It is an honor to be able to share the stories of our country’s brilliant students and dedicated educators as the next National Teacher of the Year," Peterson said.
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