Teacher of the Year recognized at Peabody Middle in Petersburg

Peabody Middle School's 2008 Teacher of the Year, Betty Knight, was scheduled to receive a special honor on Thursday, March 12 at 3:10 p.m.. A representative of Horace Mann, an insurance corporation for the educational community, will present Knight with its Crystal Apple award.

The Crystal Apple award recognizes teaching excellence at the local level. The program is designed to be flexible. Together, school administrators and Horace Mann representatives set the criteria for winning the award. Recipient qualifications could include dedication, assertiveness, enthusiasm, and use of creative and innovative techniques.