ATLANTIC COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Atlantic County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Daniel G. Loggi is pleased to announce the nominee of this year’s New Jersey Teacher of the Year Program, Mr. Andrew Seigel.
           
Mr. Seigel is a Music teacher for students in grades 6 through 8. He has been teaching for 19 years, all of which he has served in the Hamilton Township School District. Andrew was selected as Atlantic County’s New Jersey Teacher of the Year for school year 2008-2009 by a panel of judges consisting of various educational leaders, administrators from other school districts, a community member and a parent. 

Dr. Loggi stated, “Mr. Siegel’s extensive involvement in the music community and dedication not only to music but to his students is highly commendable. He has demonstrated a strong sense of professional development in the field of education and is highly visible in many professional associations whose focus is music and education. Andrew is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards and honors and holds a deep passion for the arts. His philosophy of teaching is one that believes that teaching is an art. This is reflected in his relationships with his students as well as his peers. Mr. Seigel is a highly professional, outstanding educator whose influence is phenomenal and apparent through his continued growth and self-education. He is a well versed in the educational issues and trends of current and demonstrates an ability to understand them in a logical manner as well as offer insight into the cause and effects of legislative decisions. Andrew Seigel will serve as an effective advocate for emerging issues in education. 
 
Mr. Seigel is quoted as stating, “We need to establish a the philosophy that building a generation of children who can use their imagination, who are adept at both practical and critical thinking, and who are truly engaged in the learning process takes more than a narrow curricula and a lock-step approach to student evaluation.” Andrew applies this philosophy to his everyday interactions with his students, providing them with a secure environment filled with positive support.

“Mr. Andrew Seigel is a positive role model and teacher of music and I admire his passion for the art of music as well as for the art of teaching. It is with great pride that I present this year’s Atlantic County Teacher of the Year Selection Committee with all of my unwavering support as they recommend Mr. Seigel for State Teacher of the Year.”, said Dr. Loggi.