VFW Post 12196 Commander Nate Pringle presented the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year Award to Cedar Grove Middle School Teacher Ms. Zell in a ceremony at the school on Thursday, May 3, 2024. Commander Pringle made a short presentation about the VFW’s commitment to recognizing teachers for their work promoting Americanism in the classroom.
Ms. Zell has a BA in English Language and Literature and a Master of Education in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Mary Washington. The nominating letter stated that “she has been an outstanding leader in promoting her students and helping them develop their academic skills beyond the classroom.
Kaleigh Bennett, 8th grade, was also on hand to receive an award from Teen Scene for excellence in writing (Poetry) during the school year.
Pictured are (l-r) Commander Nate Pringle, Chris Mattiace, Kaleigh Bennett, Ms. Zell and Gerald Decker.