Mira Costa’s Bill Fauver is Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year
Mira Costa’s 2010-2011 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year Bill Fauver relaxes in his office, enjoying pizza provided by the school’s Jewish Cultural Club for which he serves as advisor. Photo by Andrea Ruse Mira Costa High School history teacher Bill Fauver was the only educator in the South Bay chosen as a 2010-2011 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. Fauver was among 16 educators countywide to receive the honor, which is awarded annually by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. The winners were recognized at a Sept. 20 ceremony in Universal City. “Bill Fauver exemplifies the very best in this profession of public education,” said Manhattan Beach Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Matthews. “He knows that every day in his history classroom is a precious opportunity to guide students toward the understanding that knowledge of our past is essential to their future.” The award is given to educators who represent the best among teachers and is the county’s largest honors competition for K-12 teachers. Fauver, 49, teaches 11th grade advanced placement history at Costa, in addition to his position as Dept. Chair of Social Studies. “It’s very gratifying and…
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