Wake County names Teacher of the Year
A fourth grade teacher was honored Thursday night as Wake County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year.
Posted — UpdatedHerrick has been teaching for five years, the past three at Combs Elementary. She and her husband, who is also a teacher, tutor students after school and take part in student recognition by bringing students on outings to the movies and restaurants.
Herrick says building a relationship with students has always been a top priority for her.
Superintendent Del Burns praised Herrick for her data-driven classroom instruction and for her active involvement in the lives of her students.
As Teacher of the Year, she will receive:
- an engraved acrylic award
- a laptop computer and multi-function printer, compliments of Office Depot
- one-year use of a 2009 Saturn, compliments of Bill Shotwell of Saturn of Raleigh/Cary
- a travel cart filled with office supplies from Office Depot
- a check for $1,000 from corporate sponsors
- The Dan Royster Teacher award, $2,000 toward participation in the Center for International Understanding's Global Study Program, compliments of The Center for International Understanding.
- Carla Tuttle of Panther Creek High
- Julia Robertson of Green Elementary
- Mark Townley of Holly Springs High
- Shana Broders of Wake Forest Elementary
- Heather Dinkenor of Leesville Road High
- Michelle Holt of Cary Elementary
- Arlie Harris of Moore Square Museum Middle
- Jaime Warkonyi of Stough Elementary
- Caroline Valentine of Knightdale High
- Judith Darling of Middle Creek High
- Colleen Kanters of Penny Road Elementary
The 11 other finalists received a $250 cash prize, a travel cart of classroom and office supplies and an engraved acrylic award.
This was the sixth year that Wachovia Bank sponsored the Wake County Teacher of the Year Award and banquet.
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