(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City educator has been honored for her outstanding teaching.

 

Diane Gasaway has earned the “Lead. Learn. Proclaim.” Award from the National Catholic Educational Association. The award recognizes outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements in support of Catholic school education.

 

Gasaway teaches sixth and seventh grade math at Queen of All Saints Catholic School in Michigan City.

 

She has worked in Catholic education for 37 years, teaching multiple subjects and grade levels, mentoring new teachers, and serving on the principal’s leadership team.  Gasaway is known for helping students after school and praying for them daily. Accoring to an announcement put out by NCEA, “Mrs. Gasaway’s passionate dedication to education, leadership and service builds up those around her and makes her indispensable to her school and parish community.”

 

Only nine teachers nationwide were selected for this year’s award. Gasaway will be honored among them on April 21 at the national NCEA Convention in Orlando, Florida.