Cottonwood High teacher Dennis Hummer is one of a handful of educators statewide to receive the Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. This award is given to a handful of educators statewide who continually seek ways to improve instruction and help students succeed.

During a surprise visit by Karen Huntsman to announce his award, Mr. Hummer’s colleagues, family, current and former students acknowledged the powerful impact he’s had on students. Here are just a few comments form his admirers:

“I was actually lucky enough to have Mr. Hummer for a teacher. Definitely one of the reasons I enjoyed chemistry!”

“He’s an amazing teacher and the primary reason I became a biochemist.”

“He made a difference in my children’s lives. Among many attributes, they knew he cared.”