Columbus East High School Science Teacher Derek Chastain Chosen for Teacher of the Year Award

The Bartholomew Consolidated School Board will be honoring the district’s teacher of the year at a ceremony on Aug. 19th.

Columbus East High School Science Teacher Derek Chastain has been chosen for the honor. According to the school district, Chastain is committed to hands-on teaching, Erin Stalbaum, the assistance superintendent for human resources said that Chastain “molds his students as scientists with captivating lessons, projects and labs about real problems and everyday realities.”

Aaron Lynott, the Columbus East High School Science Chair, praised Chastain saying he fosters
“a positive and encouraging learning environment where students feel empowered to learn and explore.”

The school board meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19th at the administrative offices on Central Avenue.