In November, Neuqua Valley Technology teacher Matt Zawlocki was awarded the “New Teacher of the Year” by the Technology Education Association of Illinois after being nominated by fellow teacher Corey Duzan.
He received the award not only for his superb teaching ability, but for his ability to step into Neuqua and become an immediate leader. In his first years at Neuqua, he has become a teacher who cares about his students learning and takes and active role to make sure students not only enjoy his class, but learn easily and thoroughly. Teaching at the gold building most of the day, he teaches power mechanics, and other automotive and technology classes.
During his short time at Neuqua, Zawlocki has made a major impact. When he is not coaching wrestling, he heads the Neuqua Valley High Mileage Club and is also involved with the Tech club. He also manages the new Technology and Engineering webpage and blog. His colleagues have also complimented his style of incorporating new ways of teaching and making his curriculum strong and diverse.
From all of this involvement already, Zawlocki has proven he is a hardworking teacher, who is dedicated to being a great teacher and will only continue this trend in the years to come.
Thomas Rowland, Staff Writer
