  Winners of the eighth national contest "Best Teacher of the Year" announcedOctober 23, 2009 - 13:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Eight national contest "Best Teacher of the Year" was held among teachers of Armenian language and literature, history of the Armenian people, history of the Armenian Church, as well as science disciplines. The purpose of the competition is to identify, evaluate and promote teachers with deep knowledge and skills. 300 teachers participated in this year contest, 41 out of whom reached the final stage. The teacher of the Armenian Church history Astghik Khachatryan (Gyumri, school number 11), teacher of Armenian language and literature Margarita Khachatryan (Vanadzor School number 5), teacher of History of Armenia Hasmik Ghaplanyan (Vaharshapat school number 2), biology teacher Anahit Gevorgyan (Razdan School number 11) became winners. 8 teachers were awarded the second prizes, and 16 - the third prizes. 39 teachers were awarded certificates and cash prizes and spiritual literature. Award-giving ceremony was held at the Holy See Echmiadzin and attended by the RA minister of education and science of Armenia, Armen Ashotyan. The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II said: "Blessed is the teacher's work, it resembles the work of Jesus Christ, who became a teacher. Education will save the world." Competition is supported by US Armenians sisters Silva and Irma Ter-Stepanian.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |
