A Major Congratulations to our Colleague Jeffra Becknell!! Just Named Top 10 Finalist for San Diego County Teacher of the Year!!!

                                                    Three Cheers for Jeffra Becknell!!

Jeffra Becknell on stage at Salute to Teachers

      Saturday night was the annual Salute to Teachers event televised live from the Balboa Theatre by Cox Cable. This is a spectacular event that is often referred to as the Academy Awards for Teachers. This year was extra special as the show celebrated its 25th year celebrating teachers, and highlighting the amazing things going on in classrooms across diverse San Diego County.

Jeffra, her family, and JCCS Family

 

 JCCS has had a strong presence at the show which validates the hard work and dedication of all the stakeholders in our organization that work tirelessly for our amazing students who are often underserved and overlooked.

                                  Video of Jeffra's acceptance speech courtesy of Stephen Keiley

      This year Jeffra Becknell represented San Diego County Office of Education, and is a teacher at at Monarch School. Jeffra has also worked at YOU, and San Pasqual Academy. She has a background in law, but gravitated toward teaching and JCCS because of her passion for social justice. Jeffra is as authentic as it gets. She is an amazing representative for JCCS, SDCOE and the teaching profession!

Jeffra on stage

     It was an honor to briefly share the stage with Jeffra as I had the pleasure of announcing her name as a finalist at the event. I have always looked up to Jeffra, and been impressed by her dedication to ALL kids, and making sure they understand their voice.

         Congratulations Jeffra!! You are Amazing!! We are all so proud of you!!