NORTH RIDGEVILLE - Dr. James Kotora was recently named Teacher of the Month for the month of February by the Ohio Lottery. Dr. Kotora currently teaches music to kindergartners at The North Ridgeville Education Center located in Lorain County.

“Dr. Kotora has been a great asset to The North Ridgeville Education Center. He is a leader and is always implementing new ideas to create a successful environment for all students. He is very dedicated and always strives for 100 percent from his students,” says Principal Andrea Vance.

For being recognized as a Teacher of the Month, Dr. Kotora will receive four tickets to a Cleveland Cavaliers’ game, recognition at the event, merchandise from the team and an assortment of Partners in Education merchandise from the Ohio Lottery.

The Ohio Lottery will continue to recognize Academic All Stars and Teachers of the Month throughout the school year. For more information about the program and for nomination forms, go to the Academic All Star links on this web site's home page.