Chestnut honored with WSU School of Education Mentor Teacher Award

Stacy Chestnut, a distinguished graduate of WSU’s secondary English Education Program and recipient of the 2023 Wichita Public Schools Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award, was recently honored with the WSU School of Education Mentor Teacher Award. This award recognizes her exceptional mentoring of teacher candidates and interns, outstanding instructional practices, leadership in the teaching profession, and her role in sustaining and enhancing the profession by recruiting and mentoring new teachers. Chestnut's dedication extends beyond the classroom; she serves as director of the Regional Poetry Out Loud competition, is a member of WSU’s English Education Program Advisory Council, and represents mentor teachers on WSU’s 2024 teacher preparation program CAEP accreditation team. She has also played key roles in KATE since 2006, including serving as Co-Chair of the KATE Conference for the past eight years. Chestnut's impact on English education in Kansas is profound--evident in her leadership of a meaningful, impactful conference that welcomes and values all attendees. Her passion and wisdom are truly commendable. Congratulations!
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