A math teacher in a South Boston high school has been named the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year.
Adam Gray, a Somerville resident who teaches tenth grade math at Monument High School, was recognized for his ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their goals. He founder the high school's math honor society to help students learn to enjoy math. Today nearly one in 10 students at the school takes part in the group Gray founded.
“It’s difficult work in the day-to-day, but it’s rewarding work, so I love my job, I love my profession, and I’m looking forward to the next twelve months, hopefully getting some of that respect back to public school teachers," Gray told the media.
Gray will receive a $5,000 grant from Hannaford Supermarkets and will now be eligible for the National Teacher of the Year Award.
You can see more about Gray and his work, plus hear part of an interview with him, here. Congratulations, Adam, for your outstanding work!
