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COED Alumni Recognized for Excellence in Teaching

Boise State College of Education Alumni recently received awards that recognize excellence in teaching.

Melyssa Ferro ’99 was named the 2016 Idaho Teacher of the Year. Ferro teaches science at Syringa Middle School in the Caldwell School District, and was recently honored at a “Celebration of Teaching” reception at Boise State. In 2015 she received both the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, and Caldwell Teacher of the Year.

Melyssa Ferro, 2016 Idaho Teacher of the Year (left), and Susan Shadle, 2015 Professor of the Year
Melyssa Ferro, 2016 Idaho Teacher of the Year (left), and Susan Shadle, 2015 Professor of the Year (right)

Casey Lindorfer ’13 was recognized as one of the 50 instrumental music directors across the country who “make a difference” by School Band and Orchestra. Learn more about the ‘big difference’ Lindorfer is making in this story by Idaho Ed News.