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York High School Teacher Earns National Award

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has named Amy Insley, York High School drama teacher, a 2016 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher. Fourteen teachers were selected from a pool of nominations received through the Kennedy Center's website. This prestigious national award, and the $10,000 accompanying grant, is designed to recognize American teachers by spotlighting their “extraordinary impact on the lives of students.”

Each of this year's winners were nominated by former students. Learn more about the honorees and read the heartfelt nominations on the Kennedy Center website.