We just got this from Mizzou — a notice about area teachers honored there by MU Honors College students who nominated them.  Cool idea!  Congratulations to these teachers.

The University of Missouri recognized the outstanding teaching abilities of 32 Missouri high school teachers, including 15 from St. Louis, at the 2009 MU Honors College Annual Recognition Banquet. Each year, students in the MU Honors College nominate high school teachers to attend the banquet.The following is a list of the honored teachers from the St. Louis area:

 Ed Donnely, Lindbergh High School

Fred Ermentrout, Timberland High School

Tim Gannon, Parkway Central High School

Patrick Keenoy, Washington Middle School

Kevin Knickman, Cor Jesu Academy

Joseph Koester, Ft. Zumalt South High School

Tim Luecke, McCluer High School

Rick Mace, University City High School

Kevin O’Brien, Cardinal Ritter College Prep

Gayle Piepho, Rockwood Summit High School

Susie Pike, Westminster Christian Academy

Suzanne Rainey, Rockwood Summit High School

Anthony Thomas, University City High School

Brandon Williams, Ladue Horton Watkins High School

Jeanne Wilson, St. Joseph’s Academy

 

The 2009 first-year MU honors students were encouraged to complete nomination forms that described their former teachers’ contributions to their academic careers. At the event, students spoke about their memories and presented the teachers with certificates of recognition.