TWO SJC FACULTY MEMBERS NAMED 2021 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

NOVICE TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Christopher Dunckel ’08

Congratulations to Christopher Dunckel ’08, SJC’s novice teacher of the year. Dunckel graduated from St. John’s in 2008 and returned as a long-term substitute teacher during the spring of 2020 and full-time teacher the following fall. During his tenure, he taught English 9, American Literature, and the 12th-grade elective Literature on Stage and Screen. The energy and passion that Dunckel brings to the classroom not only enlivens the subject matter, but also motivates his students to develop their own passions. He is active as the assistant head coach on the swim and dive team and the moderator for the booster club, as well as various other roles in the community supporting Student Life, Cadet Corps, and Campus Ministry. As a true Lasallian educator, he recognizes the value of diversified experience, and the importance of educating the whole person intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Dunckel strives to truly know his students in and out of the classroom and is a clear example of the zeal that is crucial in creating connections with the young people in our care.

VETERAN TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Amy Kemper-Moore

Celebrating her seventh year as an SJC faculty member, Amy Kemper-Moore teaches several levels of Spanish, including Advanced Placement Spanish and Spanish classes for students in SJC’s Benilde Program. Masterful in relaying content to diverse learners, Kemper-Moore embodies the Lasallian tenet of responding to the needs of each student. She cultivates a welcoming and inclusive environment in her classroom by combining innovative practice with effective routines to encourage high achievement. Prior to her role at St. John’s, Amy taught at Georgetown University and American University, and has a background in special education and learning differences.