One of the things we seem to have an abundance of around Broadway is Teachers! We have so many terrific people connected with the education community at all levels, from the elementary grades up into the college and graduate ranks. Teachers, counselors, principals, administrators, board members, professors, active, retired — we seem to have a pretty wide and wonderful sampling. A couple posts ago, I gave a shout out for Teresa who was featured in my local community magazine. And so many other of our education folks have been honored in various ways by their communities and institutions in the past.
Today’s IndyStar features another Broadway member, Alan Burrell. Alan teaches science at Belzer Middle School in Lawrence Township and was recently a recipient of a prestigious teacher of the year award. Not one to rest on his laurels (literally or figuratively) Alan is always looking for ways to challenge his students.
His extraordinary efforts have landed him on the Star’s front page! Check out what he’s doing to inspire kids to attain their physical and mental potential. To read the Star Article by Barb Berggoetz click HERE
photo by Danese Kanon/The Star
Alan and his family are so cool. Maybe he would be willing to lead the Hip Hop aerobics class Karen and I have been wanting to start.
Not long ago someone from another church suggested to me that Broadway might be interested in a program that would exist in order to get “every person in ministry every day.” The guy asked if I didn’t think that would be a great idea. I told him it wasn’t necessary. He asked why not. I told him it was because people from Broadway are ALREADY in ministry every day. Alan’s good work and life are a wonderful reminder and sign that this is true.