A select group of America’s teachers are being honored by their toughest critics — their former students — in the sixth edition of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2000.”

All of the approximately 114,000 teachers being honored were selected by their former students who themselves are currently listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students,” or “The National Dean’s List,” publications which recognize the nation’s top high school and college students respectively.

“there is no greater honor teachers can receive than to be recognized by former students for their excellence and dedication,” said Paul Krouse, publisher of the list. “In this publication, we clearly have the best teachers in America selected by the best students.”

The students were requested to nominate the one teacher from their entire academic career who made a difference in their lives by helping to shape their values, inspiring interest in a particular subject and/or challenging them to strive for excellence.

Many of the students commented about the enthusiasm and knowledge their teachers demonstrated in the classroom, and many praised their teachers for their ability to relate to youngsters on a personal as well as a professional level.

Local educators honored in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2000” include:

From Lodi

Tokay High School

Sheila Abdallah

Jamie Anaforian

Robert Dinkel

Jana Durham

Alice Castellanos

Steve Von Berg

Gerald Zanetti

Susan Heberle

Gerald Zanetti

Lodi High School

Carol Buechler

Debbie Ewing

Gigi DeBerry

Tim Goudie

Maria Macajen

Marco Marciasini

Kathleen Morris

Catherine Ricketts

Julie Thompson

Jim Elliot Christian High School

Candace Payne

Bear Creek High School

Todd Oesterman

Stagg High School

Luanne Moore

Grace M. Davis High School

Robert Raingruber

East Union High School

David Gillingwater

Armijo High School

Ervin Hicks Jr.

Lodi Middle School

Anthony Moles

Gwen Young

Lodi Career Education ROP

Debbie Cane

Washington Elementary School

Anne Cecchetti

Morada Eastview Middle School

David Chavez

Cleveland Elementary

Shelagh College

Beckman Elementary

Linda Delaney

Wagner Holt Elementary

Lloyd Hill

Lodi Academy

Robert Martin

Live Oak Elementary

James Purcell

Lakewood Elementary School

Susan Williamson

Creekside Elementary

Paula Simpfenderfer

Tully C. Knowles School

Eric Stephens

Lodi USD

Mary Jo Eustis

Glenwood Elementary

Lynn Garretson

Vinewood Elementary School

Karen Nakayama

St. Peter Lutheran School

Randall Kuchenbecker

Retired

Anne Braden

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From Woodbridge

Plaza Robles High School

Daryl Hutchins

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From Galt

Galt High School

Steven Farwell

Kevin Tarrant

Cheryl Reece

Lodi High School

Kathleen Morris

Sutherland Elementary School

Linda Camper

University of the Pacific

Curtis Kramer

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From Acampo

Oak View Elementary School

Deborah Anderson

Sutherland Elementary School

David Bella

Bear Creek High School

Marilyn Eger

River City High School

Rick Hall

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