 Well thank you. The first person I need to thank is my wife. That is entirely appropriate but it's not what you might think. As part of our preparation for this experience this week, she encouraged me to write an acceptance speech just in case. But I saw no need. I really felt it would be probably the most futile exercise since I drafted Tim Tebow in my first round of the Fantasy Football League. But I am very grateful right now that she insisted that I jot some thoughts down on paper because I am so stunned right now. I don't think without this paper that I would have a single sentence to utter. Education is a noble profession and I am proud to have dedicated my life to it. To see the sparkle of understanding in a student's eye and to know it's there because you taught a lesson well is a remarkable rush. It's a remarkable reward and now to receive this additional reward is almost more than I can comprehend. I am honored and I am grateful. I want to thank the selection committee for what must have been a very difficult decision. I'm especially humbled by this award because of my interaction over the last few days with the other amazing teachers and especially the other finalists. And it's been exhilarating. It's been a reaffirming experience for me to know that there are so many good teachers out there working hard every day to make a difference. I want to thank all of the sponsors of this event. I want to thank anyone who was associated with this elegant affair this evening. This has been outstanding. I want to thank Linda Howe who nominated me for this award. I want to thank the Pennsylvania State Education Association. They advocate every day for teachers and students and I appreciate that. I do want to thank my wife Joanne not just for this piece of paper but she unselfishly tolerates the many hours I spend correcting papers and preparing lessons. My son Jordan is with me. He is the joy of my life and I'm glad you're here tonight Jordan. My mother is also with me and while she is not a professional educator she was my greatest teacher. My thoughts also naturally turn to my late father who was the finest educator I ever knew. I want to give a special shout out to all my students both past and present. They are the reason I'm here tonight and while I am especially grateful to be recognized at an elegant affair like this I am absolutely confident that my colleagues throughout the country would be equally grateful for a simple gesture like a thank you. So I would encourage everyone to celebrate teachers everywhere. Again I am deeply honored and I shall work very hard to justify the faith that has been placed in me. I thank you with all my heart. Thank you very much.