This year 2022, Post 12101 selection and submission for Teacher of the year is Taras Tiutiunnyk. He is a teacher at Preparatory Institute, School for Academic Excellence at Charles I. West Hall. His endorsement is from Darron McCoy, M.PA School Community Liaison. Over the years he has taught various topics including History 8, History 7, and English as a second language. Additionally, he works in an after-school tutoring program two days per week called After-School All-Stars. Mr. Tiutiunnyk is the son of immigrants. He brings life lessons and stories to the classroom that inspires and drive the students to succeed.