Stephanie Ruby, a special education teacher at Ramsey Elementary School, has been named one of only twelve finalists for the 2009 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Ruby, who has worked for Gateway School District since 2001, will now move onto the final round of competition. A winner will be declared in October 2008. According to the National State Teacher of the Year Organization (NSTOY), which sponsors the award, the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year must be articulate with strong verbal and communication skills. The Teacher of the Year Selection Committee will meet at the Department of Education to review and score each finalist. Finalists will be honored on October 5, 2008 at the Annual Pennsylvania Teacher Forum and Teacher of the Year Ceremony to be conducted in Harrisburg. Ruby holds her Masters in Education from the University of Pittsburgh and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Duquesne University. She also earned board certification in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis from the Pennsylvania State University.
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