All high-school graduates can think of a handful of great teachers who had a positive impact on their lives and careers and post-high school studies. These teachers' love of learning is infectious and makes their students want to know more.
It's fitting that 10 such teachers are being honored by the Jackson and Cape Girardeau chambers of commerce.
Each chamber chose five teachers to win annual Educator of the Year awards.
The Jackson chamber will honor Geri Beussink, Kyle Mabuce, Donna Shaver, Charlotte Knaup and Tim Mirly at its banquet April 27. The Cape Girardeau honorees May 4 will be Mark Hahn, Lynne Karnes, Steven Schaffner, Pam Schulte and Mark Langenfeld.
All will receive crystal apples and checks and mountains of gratitude.
They deserve it.
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