Caldwell Charter School Educator Named 2016 Teacher Of The Year

Caldwell, NJ - John Taylor, a Caldwell University post-master’s degree student, has been named the New Jersey Charter Schools Association 2016 Teacher of the Year.

According to a university news release, Taylor – a physical education teacher at Beloved Community Charter School in Jersey City - is studying in the Education Division at Caldwell in the principal certification program. He expects to complete his internship this spring.

“Taylor is passionate about physical activity and encouraging young people to live healthy lifestyles,” university administrators stated. “He is the Beloved Community Charter School coordinator for physical activity and self-confidence initiatives, including the Reebok BOKS Kids morning activity program.”

According to Taylor, teaching is much more than just being in the classroom.

“It’s about teaching students to be passionate about what they are interested in and guiding them through the process of how to act on those passions,” he posited. “In what other profession would I get 180 days each year to teach people about ways to lead happier, healthier lives?”

Taylor, who previously starred in the reality show “Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back,” will be honored for his achievement at the New Jersey Charter Schools Association conference in Atlantic City on May 26.

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