Teacher of the Year: Susan Pogson

SUSAN POGSON has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award, sponsored by HSBC.

SUSAN POGSON has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year award, sponsored by HSBC.

She has been nominated for her work in the drama and music department at La Mare de Carteret High School, to which she has dedicated much of her working and personal time.

She was nominated by Danielle Allen on behalf of Thomas Kent, who said that: ‘I believe Susan Pogson deserves this award because she helped her students in Years 7 to 11 to put on and perform Alice in Wonderland at La Mare High School.

‘She made it a fun, exciting and rewarding experience,’ they said.

‘As well being supportive in a drama and music environment, she is always understanding and helpful in class.

‘She helps us all with our musical journey and has shown us how to be more confident on the stage.’

‘The best thing she has ever taught me is how to thrive in a musical environment.’