UC Irvine School of Education alumnus Jesse Braun named Teacher of the Year
By Carol Jean Tomoguchi-Perez
October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
Jesse Braun
On October 8, the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education presented the 2024-25 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year award to Beverly Vista Middle School teacher-librarian Jesse Braun (English ‘96, Teacher Credential ‘97), making him the first teacher-librarian to receive the award in the school district.
An average day in the classroom consists of Braun teaching classes to students of all grade levels on how to effectively check their sources for reports, manage school technology resources, and communicate appropriately through email. The 27-year teaching veteran not only teaches basic digital and information literacy but strives to make his library shelves an inclusive space that provides diverse books and other resources to serve the widely diverse students who step through its doors. Braun has also implemented various systems within the school’s library to increase accessibility and efficiency, such as its asset management system. Braun is credited with reshaping the yearbook program at his school, resulting in a significant increase in course requests for the class, and he teaches Library Media and Home Hospital.
The 16 honorees were chosen from a pool of 69 teachers representing 65 school districts in L.A. County. All participants had already been named Teacher of the Year by their respective school districts. As part of the selection process, nominees submitted essays, lesson plans, and other materials, and were interviewed by judging panels consisting of past California Teachers of the Year. The contest at all levels seeks to spotlight teaching excellence and recognize exemplary dedication, innovative classroom practices, and significant contributions to the profession.
Learn more about Jesse Braun.
An average day in the classroom consists of Braun teaching classes to students of all grade levels on how to effectively check their sources for reports, manage school technology resources, and communicate appropriately through email. The 27-year teaching veteran not only teaches basic digital and information literacy but strives to make his library shelves an inclusive space that provides diverse books and other resources to serve the widely diverse students who step through its doors. Braun has also implemented various systems within the school’s library to increase accessibility and efficiency, such as its asset management system. Braun is credited with reshaping the yearbook program at his school, resulting in a significant increase in course requests for the class, and he teaches Library Media and Home Hospital.
The 16 honorees were chosen from a pool of 69 teachers representing 65 school districts in L.A. County. All participants had already been named Teacher of the Year by their respective school districts. As part of the selection process, nominees submitted essays, lesson plans, and other materials, and were interviewed by judging panels consisting of past California Teachers of the Year. The contest at all levels seeks to spotlight teaching excellence and recognize exemplary dedication, innovative classroom practices, and significant contributions to the profession.
Learn more about Jesse Braun.
