Mr. Keith Desrosiers teaches math at Yes College Preparatory School in Houston, Texas. Mr. Desrosiers was nominated by Maria de Lourdes Rodriguez, a mechanical engineering major. Mr. Desrosiers encouraged Lourdes an ESL student and recent Mexican immigrant, to excel in math, apply to Yes College Preparatory School, apply to college, and participate in research.

Mr. Louis Martella teaches science/physics at St. Basil’s Academy, Jenkintown, PA. Mr. Martella was nominated by Natalie Myers, a business administration major for going beyond the call of duty and coming to class each morning at 7:30 AM to assist Natalie.

Mr. Thomas Morro teaches Social Studies/ Advanced Government at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, New Jersey. Mr. Morro was nominated by Justin Gear, a history and politics major for serving as a mentor and teaching him the value of education and discipline.

Mr. John McBride teaches History/American Government at Kingsway Regional High School in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Mr. McBride was nominated by Andrew Smith, an information systems major for teaching him to love history, take notes in class, and write a great college essay. Most importantly, Mr. McBride taught Andrew not to be afraid to pursue a higher level of difficulty in school.

Mrs. Susan Walsh teaches English at Nazareth Area High School in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She was nominated by Jennifer Cramer, a Radiology Technology major, for inspiring Jennifer to become a leader.