Updated at: 06/09/2009 2:45 PM
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Excellent Educator: June
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Lorene Botten
3rd Grade Teacher
Hermantown Elementary
Teaching for 11 years
WHY SHE WAS NOMINATED:
Mrs Botten takes the time to know each of her students and their families. She has a creative spirit. She started a running club with her class so that by the end of the year, each child will have run a marathon. Mrs. Botten also teaches her class American Sign Language.
WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE HER:
Compassionate. Dedicated. Kind. Talented and Enthusiastic. |
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MORE ABOUT LORENE BOTTEN: |
| What is your most memorable moment as an Educator? |
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"Teaching kids to read. It happens every time a child has an 'ah-ha moment' and they finally get it." |
| If you could pass along one piece of wisdom, what would it be? |
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"Every child has great potential. You just need to spend the time to let them discover it!" |
| If you weren't an educator what would you be? |
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"I can't imagine doing anything else." |
| What do you do during summer vacation? |
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"Our family goes camping a lot and we spend a lot of time by Lake Superior. I spend time with my family." |
| Personal Information: |
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Mrs. Botten lives in Hermantown with her husband, two sons, a dog and a cat. She loves to kickbox, run and play volleyball. She enjoys camping with her family and reading. |
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