Schools

VIDEO: Does Your Child's Teacher Motivate Pupils to Grow, Learn, Excel?

Here's why five Northridge and Chatsworth individuals are Unforgettable Educators.

The 12th Annual Unforgettable Educator Science & Technology Award was recently presented to Rosalie Van Zyl of Nobel Middle School in Northridge. It was one of five awards presented to area teachers.

Sponsored by the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce and Facey Medical Group, the awards were designed to honor local teachers and school administrators whose dedication and active role in the community inspire and motivate their students to grow, learn, excel and give back. 

Watch the videos and you'll see why all of these individuals are such Unforgettable Educators.

Find out what's happening in Northridge-Chatsworthwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The other 2012 Award Recipients, each featured with a video, were nominated by their students and fellow colleagues. They are:

Kathy Zika - Beckford Elementary
Unforgettable Educator Award

Victoria LittleJohn - Castlebay Elementary
Principal of the Year Award

Ricca Francis - St. John Eudes School
PTA President of the Year Award

Find out what's happening in Northridge-Chatsworthwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Larry Williams - Chatsworth High School
Creative Arts Teacher Award

Tell us about your most Unforgettable Educator in the comment box below.

Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here