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Molly Matthaei left restaurants for classroom; Angell is top staff member.

By Jeannette Boner
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May 24, 2023
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Jackson Hole High School and Summit Innovations School culinary instructor Molly Matthaei is this year’s Teton County School District Teacher of the Year.
ROB PRYCE / FOOD NETWORK

Jackson Hole High School and Summit Innovations School culinary instructor Molly Matthaei is this year’s Teton County School District Teacher of the Year.
ROB PRYCE / FOOD NETWORK

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If you’re game, Molly Matthaei is your willing ringleader.

“I came from the restaurant industry to the classroom,” Matthaei said. “I have the drive to do things in the classroom and see how far we can push things. If they — the administration or students — say yes, then I will do it.

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Staff of the Year winner Nealy Angell works as an elementary special education paraprofessional.
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Staff of the Year winner Nealy Angell works as an elementary special education paraprofessional.
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Jeannette has worked as an editor and journalist in the Greater Yellowstone Region for more than 20 years. She finds excitement and joy in watching her children explore wild places with her husband, Brad, and their red heeler, Rosie.

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