Clayton Middle Teacher Names A Super Star

(Left to right):  Allison Dunn, Super Star Teacher;  Kim Loftin,  First Federal Bank;  Martha Stovall,  Clayton Chamber Ambassador;  Donna White,  Johnston County School Board;  Catherine Trudell, Clayton Middle Principal;  Sandra Robertson, Clayton Middle Asst. Principal
(Left to right): Allison Dunn, Super Star Teacher; Kim Loftin, First Federal Bank; Martha Stovall, Clayton Chamber Ambassador; Donna White, Johnston County School Board; Catherine Trudell, Clayton Middle Principal; Sandra Robertson, Clayton Middle Asst. Principal

Allison Dunn a teacher at Clayton Middle School has received the Clayton Chamber of Commerce Super Star Teacher recognition.

Dunn is the schools Biotechnology and Agricultural Science teacher.  Super Star teachers show excellence in their classrooms, inspire their students, and demonstrate community involvement and leadership.

Dunn has successfully integrated her curriculum with other classes that assists students in making the real world connections and that involves authentic learning experiences.  She has realized her vision of a school garden, which is a collaborative and hands on experience for all the students at all grade levels.  Dunn also hopes to bridge the school garden with a larger community service program that will benefit Clayton. She is also planning to create a Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at Clayton Middle.  She strives to encourage her student to become responsible citizens and motivated workers.