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34-year educator receives A+ as Teacher of the Year

TELEGRAM & GAZETTE (Massachusetts)
March 12, 2009

After 34 years in the same profession, the zest and annually renewed refreshing feeling remain the same with no hint of burnout.

That assessment of his career to date comes from Philip R. Delongchamp of Spencer, a teacher at Knox Trail Junior High School on Ash Street and the recipient of the 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year Award from the Walmart Supercenter in Leicester.

"I give of myself to my students," Mr. Delongchamp said. "I want them to know I'm here to help them find their gift to the world. I don't care what subject you teach - that's just your vehicle to reach the students." Read on