TOY FINALIST JOSHUA NEWTON Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center math teacher Joshua Newton is a candidate for DISD teacher of the year.

Newton serves as a department co-chair, and he regularly analyzes date looking for better ways to teach and implement innovative strategies for teachers and students. He often volunteers his Saturdays to bring students to competitions.

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There are five finalists for DISD teacher of the year. The others are Paula Cushanick, a prekindergarten teacher at Albert Sidney Johnston Elementary School; Kevin Grimes, an eighth-grade history and global studies teacher at George Bannerman Dealey Montessori; Beth Poquette Drews, a music teacher at Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School; and Seagoville Elementary School librarian Linda Wood.

The winner will be announced at a dinner on May 14.