Alicia Kersten

Education Commissioner David P. Driscoll on Tuesday named Rafael Hern‡ndez Elementary School teacher Jessie Auger the 2006-2007 Massachusetts Teacher of Year, and Somerville High School history teacher Alicia Kersten the stateÕs 2006 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year.
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And Alicia is a great example of an educator who has found ways to make her subject come alive in the classroom.
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Kersten, a resident of Somerville, has been a U.S. History teacher at Somerville High School since 2000.Lauded for her commitment to her students and dedication to teaching, she also mentors new teachers, advises the Academic Decathlon Team, and has partnered with the Somerville Museum to exhibit student projects on their community.

Special Education Teacher Kristin Glynn, who teaches two inclusion classes with Kersten, lauded her for her ability to teach history to students with limited cognitive ability.
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Kersten will represent Massachusetts in the national program and is a candidate for the national award.

Winner: Alicia Kersten, Somerville High School, Somerville

Education Commissioner David P. Driscoll on Tuesday named Rafael Hernández Elementary School teacher Jessie Auger the 2006-2007 Massachusetts Teacher of Year, and Somerville High School history teacher Alicia Kersten the state's 2006 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year.
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And Alicia is a great example of an educator who has found ways to make her subject come alive in the classroom.Congratulations to them both."
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Kersten, a resident of Somerville, has been a U.S. History teacher at Somerville High School since 2000.Lauded for her commitment to her students and dedication to teaching, she also mentors new teachers, advises the Academic Decathlon Team, and has partnered with the Somerville Museum to exhibit student projects on their community.

Special Education Teacher Kristin Glynn, who teaches two inclusion classes with Kersten, lauded her for her ability to teach history to students with limited cognitive ability.
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"Alicia loves history and is an outstanding teacher," Glynn said.
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Kersten will represent Massachusetts in the national program and is a candidate for the national award.