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Atwater Teacher Shelby Fishman Wins $50K Prize for Teaching Excellence

Shelby Fishman's dedication and innovative teaching have earned her a prestigious award. The $50,000 prize will help her enhance her teaching methods and create more opportunities for her students.

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Atwater Teacher Shelby Fishman Wins $50K Prize for Teaching Excellence

Atwater High School teacher Shelby Fishman has been recognized for her exceptional work, winning the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The award comes with a $50,000 cash prize.

Fishman, who teaches the small engines pathway at Atwater High School, was honored for her dedication and innovative teaching strategies. She is the first teacher from her high school to receive this prestigious prize.

The prize, established by the Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, aims to celebrate outstanding career and technical education teachers. Fishman's win highlights her significant impact on students' lives and the community.

Shelby Fishman's achievement brings recognition to Atwater High School and its career and technical education programs. The $50,000 prize will enable Fishman to further enhance her teaching methods and provide more opportunities for her students.

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