Bizama receives award

— Leandro Bizama, music teacher at Ozark Adventist Academy in Gentry, was recognized with a 2010 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventhday Adventists.

Each year the Southwestern Union Conference recognizes excellence among the teaching staff of both the elementary and secondary levels. The education committee is responsible for making the final award selection, based on nominations from conference superintendents of schools and principals.

Five teachers throughout the conference werechosen for the award. Each of the 2010 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients has exemplified classroom efficacy, professional development, and commitment to values in Adventist education.

Award recipients receive a $500 award with an appropriate certificate and plaque.

For The Record, Pages 3 on 06/30/2010