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Senior School History Teacher Kyle Smith was recently honored by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2024 Yale Educator Award. 

The Yale Educator Recognition Program recognizes outstanding educators from around the world. Matriculating Yale students are invited to nominate high school educators who support and inspire their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence. Smith was nominated for the award by Harihar Viswanathan '24. 

Of this year’s 320 nominees representing 39 states and 24 countries, 75 teachers and 20 counselors were selected to receive the award. The Yale Admissions Office attributes the exceptional quality of the Yale student body to educators like Smith, who shape their students long before they attend Yale. 

At Shady Side's 2024 Commencement, Smith was also honored with a Posner Award for Meritorious Faculty Performance.