"The Teacher of the Season recognition honors educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their students, their schools and the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Partnership Program. Nominations are submitted each semester, celebrating educators who go above and beyond to foster meaningful inclusion and engagement on their campuses."
"Buffey is described as an energetic and dedicated special education teacher who brings enthusiasm and creativity to every lesson. She actively supports student participation in Special Olympics goals, teaching teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship."
"Quiggins is recognized as a CBI teacher who connects special education classroom learning to real-world experiences. She integrates academics, social skills, vocational readiness and self-advocacy into her program and supports student involvement in Special Olympics goals."
Sara Buffey and Christine Carlos Quiggins, Community-Based Instruction teachers at Saratoga High School, have been honored as Fall Semester 2025 Teachers of the Season by Special Olympics Northern California. The recognition celebrates educators demonstrating exceptional dedication to students and the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Partnership Program. Buffey brings enthusiasm and creativity to special education, actively supporting student participation in Special Olympics while teaching teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship. Quiggins connects classroom learning to real-world experiences, integrating academics, social skills, vocational readiness and self-advocacy. Both teachers' nominations advance to the 2025 Person of the Year selection process in the Educator category.
Read at The Mercury News
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