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In addition to his teaching, Dr. Saxon is a freelance writer and has co-authored eight textbooks. He developed interests in psychological, sociological and anthropological approaches to education while working toward his doctorate in education at Teachers College of Columbia University.

The Connecticut Teacher of the Year is selected from among more than 48,000 public school teachers in Connecticut.

The Connecticut Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year finalists serve as teacher-ambassadors for public education. They are appointed to various education advisory committees and become consultants to the Commissioner of Education. They present workshops; speak at education conferences and meetings; address student, civic, college and university, and governmental groups; and operate special programs in accordance with their interests and expertise. The Connecticut Teacher of the Year also represents the state at the national level - participating in national educational forums, National State Teacher of the Year Program planning and networking sessions, and U.S. Department of Education meetings.

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