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Surprise! UCS Teacher of the Year receives free lease of car
Zoom call ends withMrs. Muza being offered two-year lease, courtesy of the Suburban Collection
Teacher Kathleen Muza, selected as Utica Community Schools Teacher of the Year by Superintendent Dr. Christine Johns in April, was surprised Thursday with a vehicle lease of her choice from The Suburban Collection.
Muza, who teaches at Schuchard Elementary, was offered the lease through Zoom call from Dr. Johns and James Elder III, general manager of the Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights.
“Mrs. Muza exemplifies the excellence, leadership and service that embodies the culture of Utica Community Schools,” Dr. Johns said.
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A video of the zoom call is available at this link.
As the 2020 Teacher of the Year, Muza will select either a brand-new Ford Edge, Escape, Explorer, F150, Fiesta, Flex, Focus, Fusion, or Mustang. Depending on her choice, she will receive either a two or three-year lease compliments of The Suburban Collection.
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“The teachers in our communities give so much of themselves to ensure their students – our children – can succeed and reach their full potential,” said David Fischer, Jr., president and CEO of The Suburban Collection. “We feel so fortunate we can help recognize and show our gratitude to these extraordinary individuals who leave a lasting impact on the lives of their students.”
Muza is a tireless leader with deep knowledge and passion for mathematics education. In 2010, she earned the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science – one of the highest national honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Colleagues see her as a role model on how to be a successful teacher.
“It’s such an honor and I am so humbled to represent so many excellent teachers in Utica Community Schools,” Muza said.
Schuchard sixth-grader Saranna Shamasha said: “Mrs. Muza challenges students to get us where we need to be. Whenever someone needs help, she provides it.”
In addition to Teacher of the Year, Muza was also named the UCS Elementary Teacher of the Year. Other teachers honored this year include Megan Tyll, a Shelby Junior High School special services teacher, as Junior High Teacher of the Year, and Jeanette Mikula, a Utica High School special services teacher, as the High School Teacher of the Year.
Source: Utica Community Schools
Dr. Christine Johns, Superintendent of Schools
