The 2023 eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards honor educators for their exemplary use of innovative educational technology to support student learning. Interviewed and profiled here is the winner. Juan Arturosixth grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School nominated by User information. Stay tuned for two more winner profiles to come.
John Arthur, a sixth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year.
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