Posted: June 22, 2022
Our 2022 Reading Teacher of the Year is Hannah Bain of the Boone-Story Reading Council. Hannah has taught for eight years. Currently she is teaching first grade at Colo-Nesco Elementary. Prior to first grade she taught at the JH level in the area of literacy.
Hannah has been a member of the local, state and international reading councils since beginning her teaching career. At the local level she has served as president, membership chairperson, treasurer, chairperson and judge for the creative writing/poetry contest and organizes and leads the Boone-Story Reading Council’s Young Author Reception. As a leader, she has participated in the state’s annual leadership meetings and authored articles for the state newsletter. Her willingness to promote the council, resourcefulness in programming and sharing of knowledge has been exemplary. Hannah has provided many programs at her local council meetings and for other Iowa councils. She has also presented at the state conference.
One of Hannah’s great strengths is researching the science of reading. She continues to analyze materials to determine their impact on student reading and collaborates with others using a blog/facebook page titled “The Science of Reading”.
Hannah has her masters in reading. Currently, she is completing the rigorous certification process for the advanced teaching credential of National Board Certification in Literacy.
Hannah serves as a mentor to first year teachers. She also serves on curriculum selection and district professional development committees. She is instrumental in helping to lead professional development within her school. She provides opportunities for teachers to observe her demonstrating reading strategies. Hannah has overseen and taught summer school reading programs that have been highly successful and well attended.
Hannah is a great example of a teacher who makes instructional decisions based on research. She inspires her colleagues to be informed teachers. Congratulations Hannah Bain!
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