
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, November 1, 1993                   TAG: 9311020041
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TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Visitors to the parking lot of Falling Branch School in Christiansburg should be warned: Watch out for kids whizzing by on roller skates.

According to Diane Naff, there's no better way to learn about wheels than by letting her pupils try them out for themselves. Naff said she uses activities such as roller skating to help make boring subjects fun. "Teachers must provide excitement," if they are to motivate their pupils, she said.

"Mrs. Naff is a lot of fun. No matter how bad the day gets, she never gets upset," said the pupil who nominated her. Naff said her goal as an educator is to present the subject matter in an positive way.

Out of school, Naff enjoys reading and hiking, but she is especially loves to clog. Several of her pupils have joined her in clogging classes. She is the mother of two.

If you have a nomination for Teacher of the Week, send the name of the nominee, his or her school and why you think that teacher should be honored. Include your name, telephone number and school and send to NewsFun, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke 24010-2491. The Science Museum of Western Virginia will award each Teacher of the Week a gift certificate for $50 to be spent at the museum's Teacher Resource Center.

by CNB