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 David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. |