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Community Relationships: The Key to School Success. (An Interview with Elaine Griffin, National Teacher of the Year.)
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Oliver, Brad E. – 1996
The 1995 National Teacher of the Year, Elaine Griffin, teaches on Kodiak Island, Alaska. Her experiences reinforce her belief in the importance of strong school-community ties and close relationships between teachers and families. Shared staffing in this remote rural environment has allowed the teachers time away for travel and other experiences.…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Awards, Beginning Teachers, Elementary Education