A.I. Prince Connecticut Technical High School has announced the selection of Christopher White as this year’s Teacher of the Year.  As a Science teacher, White has taught Biology, Physical Science, Environmental Science and Forensics at Prince.  Chris will expand his repertoire next year to include Astronomy in an effort to utilize his experience as a Connecticut NASA/JPL Ambassador and expose his students to the wonders of the solar system. 

While his appointment as Teacher of the Year surprised Chris, it came as no surprise to his students and colleagues.  During his time at Prince Mr. White has worked tirelessly in a number of capacities.  His contributions to the school include Tech Chair to train faculty in the use of Mimeo, network functions, Microsoft Office and having an idea of how to solve most daily technical crises.  He is the point man for keeping the Prince Web Site current and running.  He has worked on the Graduation Committee for three years, has been the Technical Committee Chair for four years, and is a fixture in the Personnel Club.  To whet the appetite of the Prince Student body, Chris started an Astronomy group during activity period.  White has also contributed to several District initiatives including working on the Environmental/Biology/Forensics Curriculums as well as the District Wide Trimester Assessments.  A testimony to his tireless spirit, Chris also serves as a very effective mentor to a Senior student.

His vast knowledge of the subject matter coupled with an enthusiastic approach reveal his passion for his profession.  A student summed up the feelings of students and staff alike when he called Mr. White “a general go-to person”.  As a result of this moniker, he also has the dubious distinction that “his phone rings more than any other teacher”.  Another student added that White “explains information in a way we can understand it”.  He was deemed to be “very insightful” by one student and, in perhaps the biggest compliment of all, “it's one of the fastest classes we have” by yet another admirer.

After being named Teacher of the Year at Manchester High School four years ago, Mr. White left that system to accept a position at his first choice, Prince Tech.  For all the reasons listed above, the question was not if he would be Teacher of the Year again, but rather when.  Some honors are just meant to be.

Prince Tech is proud of its deserving selection, Christopher White.

article submitted by Robert McNamara