Making math enjoyable

Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow High School (HEM) math teacher Crystal Clark was presenting her own achievement awards on May 27 when she learned she had won Carbon County School District No 2's Teacher of the Year.

When Clark came up to accept her award from Noel Manning, Director of Curriculum, in front of the whole school, she was clearly surprised.

"I was told I have to say a speech, so here it is," Clark said. "Speech and thank you."

With those few words, Clark left the stage to thunderous applause from the audience and shouts of approval.

"She is so deserving and is one of the best tea...