Alum Honored for 'Teacher of the Year' Award
Biola ('94) alum, Michael Long, was honored at a reception Tuesday, Dec. 11 for receiving the State of California Teacher of the Year Award. President Corey introduced Long to Biola faculty and staff and lead a Q-and-A session with him. Present at the reception were Long's former teachers from Biola's education department and current students from his fourth and fifth grade combination class at Carmela Elementary School in Whittier, Calif.
Long said during the ceremony, that he was grateful for his experience at Biola and thankful for the teachers who had challenged him and believed in him when he was a student.
Receiving the State of California award for Teacher of the Year was a great honor for Long, who said, "It's a blessing. But at the end of the day THAT is why I do it," he said as he pointed to a table full of his current students who attended the celebration to honor their favorite teacher.
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Michael Long poses with President Barry H. Corey and Pete Menjares, associate provost of diversity leadership.
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Long sits with students from his fouth/fifth grade combination class.
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Pete Menjares introduces Michael Long to Biola faculty and staff.
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Biola's School of Education faculty pray for Michael Long and his wife, Traci.
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Michael and Traci Long, who met while attending Biola as undergraduates.
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June Hetzel, acting dean of the School of Education, Michael Long, and Gary Miller, vice provost celebrate Long's accomplishment.
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Michael Long with Rick Bee, senior director of alumni and friends at Biola.
