IN THE NEWS: Serra Teacher a Finalist for Presidential Award

A science teacher at Serra High School in Tierrasanta who has been a county teacher of the year is one of six state finalists for a prestigious presidential math and science teaching award. Ericka Senegar-Mitchell was nominated by state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson yesterday. She is the only nominee from San Diego County.

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• News release from state Superintendent Tom Torlakson»
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