Q&A: Greentown Teacher Jan Polen Gives Thanks to Colleagues for Pushing Her to Succeed

Polen is January's "Educator of the Month" award winner through the North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, Westfield Bank and Starbucks

The North Canton Area Chamber, Westfield Bank and Starbucks congratulate Jan Polen, January’s “Educator of the Month” award winner.  The monthly award honors a North Canton City Schools staff member who exemplifies excellence in education in their interaction with students, parents and other staff members. Polen is a fourth-grade language arts teacher at Greentown Intermediate School, with six years of service at North Canton City Schools. Learn a little bit about her from the Q&A below. Name: Jan Polen Town of residence: Hartville, Ohio Family: I am married to Jeff We have three sons, Zach, 22; A.J., 20; and Joey 17 Education: B.A. Elementary and Special Education, University of Akron North Canton Patch: When did you know you wanted to be…

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