Eric Surak
Manchester Memorial High School, Manchester

Nomination by Jennifer Dahl

Mr. Surak is the best art teacher we’ve ever met. He’s very down to earth with all his students. He’s changed my daughters life so much that she is now going to college next year for art, so she can become an art teacher just like Eric. He’s been a teacher, councilor and friend to my daughter, and of course a great mentor. He also goes above and beyond any teachers requirements. Without this man, I’m sure my daughter would not be graduating next June. Eric should be honored for showing young people how great art is.