NOCE teacher honored

North Orange Continuing Education instructor Elizabeth “Lee” Lassetter was one of 50 teachers throughout Orange County nominated for Teacher of the Year 2022. Lassetter is an adjunct faculty member with the Lifeskills Education AdvancementProgram(LEAP), for which she has taught the Senior Chorus and Tone Chime Choirs at Leisure World since June 1995. She also teaches music arts classes in assisted living facilities. Under Lassetter’s direction, the Tone Chime Choir has performed at holiday parties and board meetings.

“Lee’s educational philosophy and her teaching approach are about not just delivering the content, but about building relationships and being part of the community,” said NOCE President Valentina Purtell in her nomination letter.

Supported by the Orange County Teacher of the Year Foundation, all those nominated were honored at a gala celebration held at the Disneyland Resort Hotel on April 25.