Cary, N.C. — Twelve finalists for the Wake County Public School System's 2012-13 teacher of the year were announced Wednesday evening:

• Kristél Behrend, Lake Myra Elementary
• Ellie Bentler, Reedy Creek Elementary
• Molly Bostic, Heritage High
• Lauren Brooks, Enloe Magnet High
• Meher Daruwalla, Fuller Magnet Elementary
• Wanda Harte, Ballentine Elementary
• Betsy Lane, Hodge Road Elementary
• Kristin McCormick, Cary High
• Brandon Mize, Salem Elementary
• Helen Pettiford, Sanderson High
• Charlotte Roberts, Jeffreys Grove Elementary
• J. Stuart Vickery, Jr., Martin Magnet Middle

Each nominee will be honored at a banquet May 17, when the winner will be announced.

Last year, Stephanie Rhodes, who teaches social studies at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, was named teacher of the year.