This year marks the 20th anniversary of airing “Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers.”  Five local educators selected from a field of 44 nominees were named San Diego County Teachers of the Year during the 20th annual “Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers brought to you by Ashford University” in cooperation with the San Diego County Office of Education.  The annual event honors San Diego County’s public school teachers and was televised live on Channel 4 San Diego from the Balboa Theater in downtown San Diego.

During the event, 10 finalists were named then the field was narrowed down to the following five 2010-11 San Diego County Teachers of the Year:

• Darin Curtis - Tierra del Sol Middle School, Lakeside Union School District
• Eric Frandsen - King Middle School, Oceanside Unified School District
• Stephen Keiley - Monarch School, San Diego County Office of Education
• Ericka Senegar- Mitchell - Serra High School, San Diego Unified School District
• Shaylene Watkins - Monterey Ridge Elementary School, Poway Unified School District

The five teachers of the year will go on to represent San Diego County in the California Teacher of the Year program, which will be announced later this year. Nominees for San Diego County Teacher of the Year were selected by their school districts based on student achievement, teaching philosophy, familiarity with current issues in education and community involvement.

 “Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers” will replay on Channel 4 San Diego on Sat., Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. on Cox and Time Warner.  ITV Channel 16 will replay the show on Wed., Nov. 3 at 9 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 11 at 9 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.; Thurs., Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.; and on Sun., Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.

Read the full press release to learn more the teachers.

Cox-owned Channel 4 San Diego was the big winner at the 36th annual Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards, which were presented this summer. The station won 10 Emmys for its outstanding programming including:

• Magazine Program - Cox Conserves: Environmental Heroes
• Historical/Cultural -One on One with Jane Mitchell featuring Scott Hairston
• Editor -Program - Composite
• Environment  San Diego Insider Go Green segment,
• Military - Sam The Cooking Guy – USS Ronald Reagan
• Lighting - A Salute to Teachers 2009
• Sportscast Special -One on One with Jane Mitchell featuring David Eckstein
• Sports Event/Game - Padres vs. Brewers 7/31/09
• Photographer - Peace Sign
• Documentary - 10 Days in Guatemala

For more information on Channel 4 San Diego’s programming, visit www.4sd.com.

Channel 4 San Diego (4SD) is a local origination cable channel owned and operated by Cox Communications.  4SD is home to great, local programming.  Check out www.4sd.com for more details and showtimes of these local favorites!

• Padres Baseball – 150 games in crystal-clear high definition
• Sam the Cooking Guy – Delicious, easy-to-make recipes and lots of fun
• Sycuan Casino Postgame – Catch up on a variety sporting events, relive highlights from the Padres game
• Shades of San Diego – The only local show dedicated to exploring the vibrant and diverse people, ideas and cultures in San Diego County.
• All Out – Recognizes the achievements of endurance athletes from around the world and in San Diego
• Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers - The best and brightest local teachers compete for the County Teacher of the Year award
• One on One with Jane Mitchell - gives viewers an in-depth look at San Diego’s top sports figures from young stars to veterans and Hall of Famers. Since its launch in 1997...
• Forefront – Inspiring and insightful stories on San Diego’s amazing people
• Guatemala Special – The Channel 4 San Diego crew spend 10 days in Guatemala to document medical miracles
• San Diego Insider – A local news magazine show that focuses on community stories and topics of interest to San Diegans
• So You Made a Movie –Designed for aspiring short filmmakers and short film enthusiasts
• The Good Food Factory – A cooking show for kids and families
• Then and Now – Explores San Diego’s rich history

Watch LIVE Padres road games on the video board at PETCO Park!

Padres Fans, introducing Away at the Park presented by Cox.  Cox Communications and Channel 4 San Diego, in partnership with the San Diego Padres, will televise LIVE Padres road games on the video board at PETCO Park for the public to watch, free of charge. All games will be televised LIVE in their entirety, with full audio, on the 15-foot high by 24-foot wide video board located behind the Batter's Eye at PETCO's Park at the Park. Concessions will be for sale during Friday and Saturday games, including soft drinks, hot dogs, sausages, beer, nachos and Dippin’ Dots ice cream.

Enjoy the fun and cheer on your Padres at PETCO Park!