Jason Kamras a 7th and 8th Grade Math teacher at John Philp Sousa Middle School was named National Teacher of the Yer by President Bush and Laura.

Superintendent Cliff Janey said Kamras brings a passion to teaching and a level of professionalism to the classroom that creates a climate in which students thrive.

Kamras, a Princeton grad with a Master's from Harvard said his desire to see his school excel is amplified by the unique role Sousa played in the Civil Rights movement.

The District Press Release said "Kamras worked in Jerusalem for the Israel Democracy Institute that aids Israel as a democracy.

A committee of representatives from 14 national education organizations choose the National Teacher of the Year from among State Teachers of the Year.

Teachers are nominated by students, teachers, principals and school district administrators throughout the states. Kamras is a former New Yorker and former Californian