CAMPBELL - Justine Beshara was recently named October’s Teacher of the Month by the Ohio Lottery. Beshara represents the Youngstown area. Beshara teaches 4th grade at Campbell Elementary in Mahoning County. She is described by her principal, Dr. Robert Walls, as “a professional staff member with compassion, enthusiasm, intellectual intensity and positive character. She is a constructive beacon of hope and inspiration for those who come into contact with her.”

Walls comments that Beshara stands above her peers in “intellectual, professional and personal development.” She has the ability to motivate students on a daily basis and is able to advance students to higher levels of achievement. She is a grade level Math leader and Math coach. She participates in the After School Intervention Team. She has outstanding teamwork skills which makes it easy for her to work with other staff members. She is a role model for her peers and her students.

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

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.