The American poet Mark Van Doren once noted, "The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." To be innovative in the classroom, teachers must assist their students in the art of pioneering their own learning and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum is designed to be an excellent tool in helping students in the area of self-discovery. Add a skilled teaching professional (or two) to the recipe and one has all the ingredients for students to excel. This is why the School District of Belleville is pausing to again celebrate the accomplishments of its finest teachers.

Both Ed Neuma...