Scott Charlesworth-Seiler
Classroom teacher-5-6th grade. Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource (FAIR) School, Crystal, MN
Total years as a classroom teacher: 28
Education
Bachelors of Science College of Education- University of Minnesota 1982
Masters of Education St. Mary's University 2004
Teaching Experience
2000-Present FAIR school, 5-6, all academics in arts and magnet approach
2008 Shuyuon Middle School, Quozhou, China 7-9 grade, English as a second language
1984-2000 Robbinsdale Public Schools, 3-6 grade, all subjects
1984-1987 Department of Defense Schools Germany, 2-5 grade, all subjects
Special Recognition
2008 National Board Certification Renewal
2007 Hopkins Public Schools Education Services Volunteer Award
2006 Named to Blue Ribbon Educator Panel
2006 Fox News Top Teacher Award
2003 Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Scholarship to Japan
2001 Milken National Educator Award
1998 National Board Certification
Recent media:
http://www.startribune.com/local/143365586.html
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/968550/396/Crystal-teacher-going-into-Teacher-Hall-of-Fame
Testimonials
“Scott has consistently demonstrated a profound ability to find creative solutions that support our mission and vision of ensuring equity and excellence for all students. He has the keen ability to assess the academic and emotional needs of students, while retaining the ability to set limits.”
Kevin J. Bennett, Principal, FAIR School
“Teaching is not just a job for Scott Charlesworth-Seiler. It is a career that he is dedicated to and passionate about. Helping young people grow in knowledge and character is his life’s work. Martin Luther King’s words are reflective of Scott’s ideals: ‘Make a career of humanity (education). Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.’”
Kaaren Howe, DVM, MBA, Parent of a former student