Julio Mejia, a business teacher at New Dorp High School, was unexpectedly awarded $25,000 for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence during a dinner honoring his students. The award recognizes educators who inspire learning through creativity and passion. With over 1,600 nominations, Mejia was selected among six winners in NYC. He expressed gratitude for the recognition and shared how it validates his commitment to education. The award not only benefits him but also provides a $10,000 grant to his school for an arts initiative inspired by his vision.
"As an educator, you always second guess yourself on whether or not what you're doing is making a difference ... having other people tell you that you're doing a great job ... is definitely something that's super exciting."
"You're just so passionate about what you do ... I know you went to this high school, and it's amazing that you want to give your students the same kind of experience that you had."
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