Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognizes teachers who have made significant contributions in the classroom and in the community. The Teacher of the Year Awards Program is sponsored by Comerica Bank and solicits nominations from all public and private schools in east Dallas as well as from business and community leaders.
 
Two Lakehill teachers were selected as winners in their respective categories. Evan Matthews was recognized as the Private High School Teacher of the Year. Matthews, who teaches eleventh and twelfth grade English and AP English, discussed his feelings on receiving such an honor. "Maynard Mack, erstwhile editor of The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces, after an evening of being praised by his colleagues at a banquet in his honor, said, 'One does not have to deserve a compliment in order to enjoy it.'  Having received this very nice honor from the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce, I can understand what he meant. I am humbled by this award and thankful for it."

Kindergarten teacher Mylana Burt was recognized in the Private Elementary/Middle School category. Burt said she was honored, but shared the award with all the faculty and staff at Lakehill. "It is the environment and the people at Lakehill that allow each of us to be great teachers. With engaged children, supportive parents, dedicated colleagues, and administrators who believe in what we do, everyone here wants to do a great job for the team." 

Headmaster Roger Perry is pleased with the selections. "It is reassuring to know that the business community recognizes the importance of excellence in education. It is an honor to have two of our master teachers recognized for their outstanding accomplishments."

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce will honor these outstanding educators on November 16 at the Comerica Teacher Awards Program luncheon.