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.