TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Seabreeze High School teacher Tanner Norvell never wants to let his students down

Meet Seabreeze High School's Teacher of the Year, Tanner Norvell, who is also one of the district's five finalists.

Tanner Norvell, a history teacher at Seabreeze High School, has been teaching for 11 years. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Tanner Norvell, a history teacher at Seabreeze High School, has been teaching for 11 years. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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Tanner Norvell wants his students to always "stay stoked."

The words are front and center on a banner in his classroom, a gift from a former student. In a statement to the Observer, Norvell said the phrase goes beyond just surfing slang (Though Norvell does love surfing).

"To me that means appreciate everyday, spread joy and happiness, appreciate the little things and take a moment to enjoy nature/life," Norvell said. "Give your loved ones that extra hug and let the people you care about know you love them. In a way, it means to live that ‘you only live once’ lifestyle. Also, for an extra quick one, you only get so many birthdays in life, take of the day off and enjoy it."

 

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