Roseville High School teachers voted science teacher Mike Purvines as this this year’s RHS Teacher of the Year. According to Purvines, there are teachers who surround him on campus who he feels are just as deserving.

“There’s a great source of teachers here and it’s awkward being pushed forth when I know there are other people who do things far better than I will ever do,” Purvines said.

Another science teacher, Darcee Durham, believes that Purvines earned this award through his work.

“I’m excited about him receiving the award, and I think he is very deserving,” Durham said. “It represents our science department well.”

Purvines has new goals set and is focusing on understanding the new science standard that will require a change in the way he teaches.