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Associated Press - November 21, 2009 6:04 AM ET
DENVER (AP) - A science teacher at an impoverished elementary school in north Denver has been named Colorado Teacher of the Year for 2010.
Justin Darnell teaches at the Bryant-Webster Elementary School at W. 36th Avenue and Quivas Street. He was honored Friday for his ability to relate to at-risk Hispanic kids, many of whom are learning English for the first time.
The 30-year-old Darnell has been at the school for the past five years.
Principal Pamela Linan says the teacher is respectful to students from different cultures and promotes language development.
He received his award from Gov. Bill Ritter.
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