Glenn D. Lid | |
|---|---|
 Glenn D. Lid | |
| Born | 1957 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Science teacher |
| Known for | National Teachers Hall of Fame |
| Spouse | Carol Lid |
Glenn D. Lid (born 1957) is an American teacher.
Glenn D. Lid | |
|---|---|
| Glenn D. Lid | |
| Born | 1957 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Science teacher |
| Known for | National Teachers Hall of Fame |
| Spouse | Carol Lid |
Glenn D. Lid (born 1957) is an American teacher.
Lid was born in Chicago. He was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in 2012. [1] He won a Disney Award in 2004, as the Disney Secondary Teacher of The Year. [2] He was named a Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction in 2007. [3] He received the Davidson Award from the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois in 2007 [4]
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