On Tuesday, May 3, 2015 ACTE New Teacher of the Year Eric Mathews was recognized by President Obama in an event to honor great educators from across the country. The celebration was held in conjunction with Teacher Appreciation Week, and brought together education professionals from across the country to thank them for their efforts to prepare the next generation of American learners.
“Eric’s work to inspire and grow his students through the power of CTE is truly remarkable, and is well-deserving of the White House’s recognition,” said ACTE Executive Director LeAnn Wilson. “Our national association lifted him up as an example by awarding him the ACTE New Teacher of the Year award, and we are so pleased to see him continue to represent CTE educators and ACTE members nationwide through his endeavors.”
Mathews, who began his career as an educator after spending 15 years as a professional in the automobile industry, has demonstrated a personal commitment to preparing his students for college- and career-success through high quality CTE.
"As a former human resources executive, I am well aware of the 
employability skills or soft skills that employers covet. As a CTE instructor and DECA advisor, I am able teach these vital skills to our students. I have a passion for ensuring our students are career and college ready,” Mathews said of his work. “Through my ACTE membership, I have received vital professional development at ACTE state and national conferences. I have also learned instructional best practices and developed a network with other professionals."
Hello my name is Paul L. Mifsud and I am getting my College Certificate at Easter Michigan University in Teaching. I have a Industrial Technology Bachelor Degree and a certificate in Small Business Development/ Management and Computer troubleshooting hardware and software certificate. I have had two businesses and now I would want to teach the 9th grade through 12th graders. Wanting to know what is going to be their future and what things are they good at and what do they need to educate themselves in. Will you help me?
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