Norman R. Cline Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Education
Norman R. Cline, veteran math teacher and champion coach, has enjoyed success in both academics and athletics

JAL, NM, August 26, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Norman R. Cline, Mathematics Teacher and Coach for Jal Public Schools, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in education.

Proving that one can excel in both academics and athletics, Norman R. Cline has enjoyed a varied career in secondary education as a math teacher and coach. He brings 27 years of professional experience to Jal Public Schools. His responsibilities include teaching algebra and trigonometry, coaching football and basketball, and serving as a defensive coordinator for football teams. Under his guidance, Jal Public Schools won the state championship for football in 1999 and the state championship for basketball in 2000.

A coach at heart, Mr. Cline initially became a teacher because he wanted the opportunity to work in school athletics at the same time. His passion for his profession has bore fruit in his being named 2000 Class 2A Basketball Coach of the Year. He considers this his proudest accomplishment so far. Mr. Cline finds the deepest personal fulfillment in helping student athletes gain full scholarships to top universities and watching them grow into mature adults. He attributes his success to his love of teaching and his good fortune in working with diligent, talented young athletes. Not one to take all the credit for himself, Mr. Cline dedicates his achievements to his administrators and community members in Reserve, Floyd, Capitan and Jal, and gives special mention to his wife Yolanda, who has stood by him over the years. He attests, "A coach's wife is very important to any success they may have."

Mr. Cline received his master's degree in administration in 1989 from Eastern New Mexico University and his bachelor's degree in mathematics and biology from Western New Mexico University. He is affiliated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and names the Special Olympics and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as his favorite charities. In five years, Mr. Cline plans to retire, at which point he would like to devote more time to travel.

Most recently, Mr. Cline was named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Education for 2009 to 2010. While inclusion in Cambridge Who's Who Registry is an honor, only two male and two female members in each discipline are named the Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year. The Cambridge Who's Who selection committee chooses these special honorees based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, and leadership abilities.

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