Mat-Su teachers honored as ‘BP Teacher of Excellence’

ANCHORAGE — Five Mat-Su Borough School District teachers are among the 32 Alaska teachers honored this year as a BP Teacher of Excellence.

The BP Teachers of Excellence winners who will be recognized at an awards ceremony this month are:

Jennifer Bleicher, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School; Jason Karl Froehle, American Charter Academy; Blake E. Livingston, Wasilla High School; Lukis Nighswonger, Iditarod Elementary School; and Lois Randall, Meadow Lakes Elementary School.

“We are thrilled to recognize those teachers who make a lasting impact on the next generation of Alaskans by educating our children and who make our communities better places to live,” said Janet Weiss, BP Alaska regional president. “BP is honored to continue supporting this great program. It’s another way we are showing our commitment to Alaska.”

Winners receive a $500 gift card and a $500 matching grant for their schools.

The Mat-Su Borough teacher chosen as BP’s Mat-Su Borough Teacher of the Year will receive a $1,500 scholarship for continuing education.

In its 20th year, the BP Teachers of Excellence program received more than 1,200 nominations this year.

Since the program’s inception in 1995, BP has recognized 650 Alaska teachers.

For the complete list of winners across the state visit: BPteachers.com.