Pitman’s Marching Band instructor, Mr. Ruben Modesto has been selected as one of the five finalists for Comcast SportsNet’s All-Star Teacher award. Along with him, Aaron Colacion of John F. Kennedy High School (Richmond), Jessica Lee of Willard Middle School (Berkeley), Dan Kirwan of Ida Price Middle School (San Jose) and Bridgit McGarry of Scared Heart Nativity Schools (San Jose) have also been selected. In addition, as a finalist, Mr. Modesto was interviewed at a Giants Pregame Live and A’s Pregame Live shows. 

  Continuing for its seventh year, this award is presented to middle and high school teachers in Northern and Central California who are remarkably dedicated to their students and significant presence within their communities. Voting opened on April 15th and will continue until June 7th. You may either text your vote to 82653 or you may vote online at CSNBayArea.com/allstarteacher2013. Remember to keep voting and encourage others to vote as well!