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Teacher nominated for award
An inspirational sign language lecturer from Wickford has received a tribute from colleagues and students.
Lorraine West, who teaches at Havering College of Further and Higher Education in Hornchurch was nominated for a Teacher Of The Year Award as part of the 2010 Signature Annual Awards.
The awards recognise and reward those who have made a significant contribution towards opening doors for deaf and blind people.
Mrs West was nominated by learning support assistant Sharron Devitt. The 55-year-old lecturer is deaf, as are her husband and son.
Mrs West said: "I feel it is important that people in all walks of life learn sign language because of the language barriers that exist. The students at the college are a pleasure to teach."
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