Honored for their excellence

Gary Moskowitz

BURBANK -- The school board officially recognized seven Burbank

teachers as Teachers of the Year at the board's Oct. 18 meeting. The

seven teachers, who were selected by their peers, were awarded for their

exceptional service, teaching excellence and dedication to children and

the profession during the 2001-02 school year. Pictured is Joe Peterson

of Monterey High School, Randy Badders of Magnolia Park School, Carol

Flesher of John Muir Middle School, Valerie Beidelman of Burbank High

School, Joanne Naus of David Starr Jordan Middle School and Lisa Raluy of

Luther Burbank Middle School. Not pictured is Les Abramson of John

Burroughs High School.