His job English teacher and department chair at Laconia (N.H.) High School.

What he won The Colby College Outstanding Educator Award for exceptional distinction in the classroom.

One way he distinguishes himself in the classroom By teaching students the Charleston to interest them in The Great Gatsby.

What he shows students studying The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn A photo of himself boating down Messalonskee Stream on a handmade raft, part of a Colby sophomore year project

Member of The band "Twisted Teachers," which has performed at school talent shows.

What his principal has to say "David Rea is one of the finest faculty members that I have had the pleasure to work with," said Jon Freeman. "He is an inspiration to his peers and students because of his unselfish service and enthusiastic teaching."