With grade-school education such an integral part of our society, it seems everyone either knows a current teacher or has memories of a special educator who made school more interesting or maybe took extra time to help them learn.
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In June, a panel will select one honouree each from the elementary, middle school and high school levels.
editor@goldstreamgazette.com
