Jefferson K-12 announces Teachers of the Year

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Nov. 17, Jefferson K-12 announced this year's nominations for the Teacher of the Year award. Armed with a vase of flowers, Principal Jackie Pons, Superintendent Eydie Tricquet, and Assistant Principal Kristin Wilson led the way down the halls of Jefferson Elementary, accompanied by the two former nominees from last year, to surprise one of this year's teachers. This year's Elementary Teacher of the Year award was given to Twynetta Howard, who teaches first grade and has been a teacher at Jefferson for the last 35 years. “I think what sets Ms. Howard apart,” mentioned Principal Pons, “Is the fact that she is loved, not only by the stu