District names its top educator

Travis Willoughby reads the story "The Wolf Who Cried Boy" to his students May 11. Celebrating his second year at West Elementary School, the Mountain Home High School graduate remained actively involved teaching children and teens over the years before he went back to school to earn his teaching certification. Photo by Brian S. Orban

For his ability to foster excellence in learning, a teacher from West Elementary School earned the Mountain Home School District's top educator honor for 2010.

Travis Willoughby, who marked his second year as a first grade instructor, goes on to represent the district at the state's teacher of the year competition.

A 1990 graduate from Mountain Home High School, he considered a teaching career shortly after he graduated from Eastern Oregon University. Although he put those plans on hold, he remained connected to helping teach children and teens over the years.

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