Iowa Association For Health, Physical Education, Recreation And Dance (IAHPERD)
State of Iowa
Legislature Alert
Secondary School Teacher of the Year- 2010
June Christensen-Wilden
From left to right: June Christensen-Wilden (Secondary Teacher of the Year) and Karinne Tharaldson Jones (principal, Clinton High School)
June Christensen-Wilden has taught physical education at Clinton High School for 24 years and has made a significant impact on student learning within the physical education department as well our school district.
She is an excellent teacher who is kind, considerate, hard-working, and genuine. June is slow to anger and very quick to praise. She is extremely knowledgeable and sets high expectations while making sure everyone meets them. June embraces the fact that her personality, coupled with her teaching abilities is a winning combination and her biggest asset. Her classes are innovative, educational, interesting, and just plain fun. Her students get excited about the activities she plans and they are truly involved in their learning. She has an ability to “connect with all types of learners.
You can always tell when you are in the presence of June; her energy is incredible bright.
June possesses an innate intelligence complimented by the drive of self-motivation, which enables her to be a leader among Clinton High School’s teachers and coaches. She is an extremely dedicated and hard-working woman who is dependable, caring, and supportive. She truly is a positive role model for all students and teachers at CHS.
She is a true Master Teacher—admired by students and teachers.
Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to introduce to you…the 2010 Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Secondary Teacher of the Year.-------June Christensen-Wilden