ZANESVILLE - Joy Wolfel was recently recognized as the Teacher of the Month by the Ohio Lottery. She is a director of the preschool and kindergarten programs at Bishop Fenwick School located in Muskingum County.

Wolfel is described as being organized and having great communication skills. A parent comments that Wolfel “begins by setting very high standards for her students; she continues by giving them the love, encouragement and academic tools to accomplish these standards. The children want to work hard for her and for themselves.” She teaches in a very creative, hands-on manner.

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