Posted on February 4, 2009

About Our People

Gary Bender


* Gary Bender, history and social studies teacher and yearbook adviser at Westfield, received Special Recognition in the Yearbook Adviser of the Year competition by the Journalism Education Association. The program is designed to honor outstanding high school publications advisers and their work from the previous school year. He will receive his award in April at the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association convention in Phoenix.


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How Do I Get Mentioned in About Our People?

Submit your good news for About Our People to Supergram editor Andy Grunig at andy.grunig@fcps.edu. We want to hear from you!

What Type of Information Is Used in About Our People?

The following categories of items will be published:

  • Employees who publish articles or books.
  • Those who successfully defend doctoral dissertations.
  • Employees who receive regional, state, or national awards for their professional accomplishments.
  • Employees elected to serve on regional, state, or national education organizations.
  • Employees who give presentations at regional, state, or national meetings.
  • Those who receive grants or are selected for scholarships that involve travel or sharing ideas.

Editor's Note: Send your electronic photo along with your good news.

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