KELSEYVILLE >> Kelseyville High School math and science teacher Erick Larsen has been nominated for the 2016-17 national LifeChanger of the Year Award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Larsen was nominated by a member of the community who wishes to remain anonymous. He teaches a wide variety of classes, from chemistry and physics to AP Calculus. Larsen also serves as the school’s varsity football coach.
“Coach Larsen is a man of character and multiple talents who will sacrifice everything to support his students,” said his nominator. “He has spent many hours helping students succeed and guiding them towards keeping busy and out of the streets. He is not afraid to take challenges and risks to support anyone in need. Additionally, he is dedicated to making Kelseyville a better place, and he is determined to give students the opportunity for a better future.”
Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year program receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For 2016-2017, there will be a total of 15 individual LifeChanger of the Year awards. In addition, a 16th prize, the “National Spirit Award,” is given to the school and nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. Each winner will receive a cash award that is split between the individual winner and their school. The national Grand Prize award is $10,000. Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The top five winners will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in Naples, Florida. Winners will be announced in Spring 2017.
Winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals.
