GRESHAM Silas Gresham Jr. of WashingtonWilkes has been accepted as a member of the National Honor Roll's (NHR) Outstanding American Teachers for 2005/2006.

The NHR Outstanding American Teachers recognizes educators who have made a difference in their communities.

Gresham teaches eighth grade pre-algebra at Washington-Wilkes Middle School and his biographical information will appear in the NHR Outstanding American Teachers commemorative edition.

"The service teachers provide to society cannot be underestimated," says publisher Lynn Romeo. "Our goal is to recognize outstanding teachers for their contribution to the positive development of America's youth. We cannot thank them enough for all that they do."