Mr. Balser Named Teacher of the Year
Minnechaug Regional High School
Student Council Presents Daniel Balser with their
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
November 14, 2007
This award is presented annually to a faculty member who exemplifies the
spirit of Minnechaug by going above and beyond while working with students
to make the entire school a better place. This faculty member willingly
gives time to serve on committees, advise activity groups, and/or coach
school teams while continuing to be a wonderful classroom teacher. Dan
Balser is a well known teacher throughout the school and our
community. He has been teaching since 1974 when he was first hired here
at Minnechaug. He coached soccer and softball for a total of 34 seasons.
He has been the advisor for the Aquarium Club and Bowling Club for 10
years and has run the Movie Club for 2 years. He is the Department Chair
of the Technology Education Department, Vice President of the Alumni
Association and a member of the Manhattan Project Committee.