ASL teacher Arby Jean Wolkov stands at her desk at William Howard Taft Charter High School, in front of a colorful bulletin board covered with photos and mementos.

‘Bridging Gaps and Connecting People’ through ASL: Alumna is CA Teacher of the Year

In January, Arby Jean Wolkov ’09 was honored in Sacramento as a 2025 California Teacher of the Year. She’s the first ASL teacher to earn this state accolade.

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