Chris Perkins of Liberal High School was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars. A role model to students, Chris was nominated by student Barbara Naegele for outstanding dedication and committment to excellence in the classroom.

Student members of the NSHSS have the opportunity to nominate the educator who made the most significant contribution to their academic career. The Claes Educator of Distinction award recognizes teacher role models who have made a lasting difference in their classroom by encouraging students to strive for excellence.