Sofia Breuer | Web Managing Editor

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AHS teacher Amanda Ramirez, who teaches Japanese, recently won foreign language teacher of the year. Ramirez was nominated by the Association of Indiana Japanese Teachers.

“I knew there was a possibility [of me winning], but I didn’t expect it,” said Ramirez. “I feel honored to have been chosen.”

Ramirez said that in the selection process, different language groups have to submit a portfolio to the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association. From there, they are graded with a rubric for certain criteria by the vice-presidents of all the different language organizations.

Ramirez said she felt bittersweet about receiving the award.

“I am genuinely honored to receive such an award, but I am also sad because my classroom during COVID can’t be like it normally would be,” Ramirez said.