Dan Koch Receives Governor’s Shine Award

On Tuesday Citrus Springs Middle School’s media specialist Dan Koch traveled to the Florida State Capital to meet with Governor Rick Scott and receive the Governor’s Shine Award.  We congratulate Mr. Koch on this outstanding award.

In a press release from the Governor’s office on Tuesday, Governor Rick Scott said, “Florida’s outstanding teachers help our students achieve their dreams every day in the classroom. I’m proud to present the Governor’s Shine Award to teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students across the state, and thankful for their commitment to excellence in education.”  Follow this link to full press release; http://www.flgov.com/2015/09/29/gov-scott-presents-shine-awards-to-nine-outstanding-educators/

The press release shared about Mr. Koch and why he was selected for this prestigious award;

Dan Koch, Citrus County, Citrus Springs Middle School – In his sixth year of teaching, Dan Koch says his inspiration to teach started in the first grade. He gravitated towards English and writing because of its ability to bring a students’ passion for the world around them. Dan maintains the “Falcon Call,” the school blog featuring student reporting and writing pieces, and also manages a school-wide Twitter account that allows students to publish “micro” posts and take photos of school and community events.

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