SPRINGFIELD—A Springfield teacher has been named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Educator of the Year award, presented by the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. Katie Ryan, who teaches 9th-12th grade science at the Academy of Arts and Academics in the Springfield School District, is the only finalist from our region.
This award recognizes teachers, counselors, librarians, or school administrators for grades Pre-K-12 employed at accredited public, private, or charter schools across Oregon…
