Nicolas Balog

Not only does he demonstrate a masterful skill set when it comes to building relationships, but his huge heart and passion for his subject matter make his class one that students look forward to each day.

It's not just that he''s a great conversationalist or a particularly personable guy. Behind each conversation is genuine care for his students as people and a deep-seated belief that the bottom line of effective education is forming relationships. His greatest innovation is that he can connect and relate to students.

Mr. Balog was nominated by Ashley Clayton and Angela Powell.