OTA Fifth Grade teacher Jill Lehr was recognized this week by the Chula Vista Elementary School District for her “success in creating high levels of academic achievement for District students” (Mrs. Lehr taught a combined 5th/6th grade class last year for the District).

Quoting from the award letter:

Careful review of STAR data for Grades 2-6 indicates that something very special is happening in your classroom. The achievement pattern seen in these assessments indicates that 75 percent or more of your students: (1) scored at Proficient and Advanced levels in English/Language Art AND Mathematics… These results are what we want for all students.“

The letter goes on to say what goes without saying, that Mrs Lehr is “part of a group of extraordinary teachers from schools throughout the District“… who will be honored in a special awards ceremony later this month. Congratulations, Mrs. Lehr!