Washington Middle School's Dr. Susan Pritchard was selected as a finalist for the California League of Middle Schools Region 11 Educator of the Year award.
The honor is bestowed upon individuals who have made exemplary contributions to middle level education.
The awards dinner was held Thursday, January 19, at the Long Beach Yacht Club.
"Dr. Pritchard is an exceptional teacher that continues to evolve her teaching for the betterment of our Washington Middle School students," said Mario Carlos, Principal of Washington Middle School. "She empowers her students to take risks, become problem solvers and critical thinkers for success in the future."