KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville Unified School District has announced that Cheryl Mostin is the district's 2015-16 Teacher of the Year.
Mostin is a math teacher at Mountain Vista Middle School.
“Cheryl is a dynamic and passionate educator,” said Mountain Vista Middle School Principal Nicki Thomas. “What sets her apart from others is her dedication to her students’ success. Her energy, enthusiasm and love for teaching shine through in every lesson that she teaches. Cheryl has an extremely positive impact on the lives of students at Mountain Vista Middle School.”
Mostin graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with highest honors. She earned a bachelor of science degree in physical education and was invited to join the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
She continued her education at Chico State and fulfilled her student teaching requirements while coaching high school volleyball and basketball.
Mostin has earned a Multiple Subject Credential, the Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Permit and a Single Subject Teaching Credential.
“I have been teaching all of my life,” said Mostin. “My mom used to call me the ‘Pied Piper’ because little kids always followed me around. I helped teach Sunday School for 4- to 5-year-old children, I tutored friends in math and I taught my little sister to play volleyball. This gave me the confidence to know I was good at working with children. Helping people learn something new makes me feel great.”
After leaving Chico State, Mostin moved to Lake County and married a pear farmer. She began her career as a substitute teacher, taught second grade for seven years, fifth grade for five years and physical education for three years. She’s currently in her fifth year teaching middle school math.
“I’m honored to have been selected as the Kelseyville Unified School District Teacher of the Year but the best recognition I receive is when a parent or student sees me at the grocery store and tells me that I made a positive impact in their life. My reward is when positive change occurs,” Mostin said.
Many of Mostin’s students describe her as “entertaining.” She works with students in a variety of capacities afterschool in addition to teaching math.
“Cheryl’s lessons are creative. She utilizes hands-on, interactive approaches to engage her students. She is always trying out new ways to get students excited about learning,” said Thomas.
Most recently, Mostin implemented the STEM Robotics program and took her students to a robotics competition at UC Davis.
To learn more about Cheryl Mostin, the STEM Robotics Program or Mountain Vista Middle School, call 707-279-4060.
Robyn Bera works for the Lake County Office of Education.
Mostin named Kelseyville Unified Teacher of the Year
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