Pictured is New Richmond Middle School Social Studies Teacher Adam Moler, who has been selected as the 2023 State Board of Education District 10 Teacher of the Year. Photo courtesy New Richmond Exempted Village School District Public Relations Coordinator Sheila Vilvens.
New Richmond Exempted Village School District is pleased to announce that New Richmond Middle School Social Studies Teacher Adam Moler has been selected as the 2023 State Board of Education District 10 Teacher of the Year.
As a State Board of Education District 10 Teacher of the Year, you stand alongside some of the most distinguished educators in the state, said Angela Dicke in her letter to Mr. Moler congratulating him on his selection. Ms. Dicke is the Coordinator of Teacher Recognition Programs & Educators Rising Ohio. Teachers are the most important factor for a student’s academic success and play a very important role in the lives of their students.
For his part, Mr. Moler was humbled by the news. Awards such as this seem individualistic, but it’s representative of every student and colleague from New Richmond, he said.
“I’m proud to be a part of the New Richmond community and proud to represent New Richmond Middle School,” Mr. Moler said. “It’s truly an honor to work alongside so many dedicated, caring, and innovative teachers.
“When I first received the news I thought of a sign on my classroom wall that states, ‘I want you to feel valued, supported, and empowered.’ It’s my hope that students can experience these every day as we learn together.”
Superintendent Tracey Miller praised Mr. Moler for his ability to bring the subject of social studies to life for his students and keep them actively engaged throughout the entire lesson. Technologically, he is an early adopter and provides his classes with many unique experiences.
“I give Adam Moler the highest compliment I can give a teacher: I would want my own children to be in his class,” Mr. Miller said. “New Richmond is a better district because he teaches here.”
Consideration for Teacher of the Year begins with a nomination. Mr. Moler was nominated by Dr. Scott Petri who is a social studies teacher at John F. Kennedy High School. Mr. Moler and Mr. Petri began collaborating, through Zoom, two years ago as they wrote the upcoming book, EduProtocols: Social Studies Edition Field Guide.
Subsequent letters of support/recommendation were submitted by student Abigail O’Grady, New Richmond Middle School Principal Court Lilly, and building secretary Amy Gilliam.
Ms. O’Grady was a student in both Mr. Moler’s 7th- and 8th-grade social studies classes. In her letter, she extolled Mr. Moler for, among other things, his ability to deliver “improvisational teaching” during challenging circumstances, his ability to make all students feel heard and appreciated in class, and his ability to modify lessons according to student needs.