Michael Furey has been selected as the Prince Tech Teacher of the Year for 2008.

Mr. Furey has taught English at Prince Tech for seven years.  Prior to teaching at Prince, he taught at Ellington High School and at the Memphis International Language School in Cairo, Egypt.

Mr. Furey graduated from Westfield State College in 1997 with a Bachelor Degree in English and Education and again in 2007 with a Master Degree in Education.  He is working toward a second Master Degree in English.  This year he will publish his first scholarly article, a literary analysis.

At Prince Tech, Mr. Furey has served on the Portfolio Committee and NEASC Committee.  Currently he serves on the Technology Committee.  He also has developed and presented professional development for the school and the district.

This fall Mr. Furey will be honored along with the Teachers of the Year from each technical high school at the annual Celebration of Excellence dinner.