Barbara Edwards, a teacher at East Auburn Community School, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Lewiston Wal-Mart Distribution Center. From left are Tom Morrill, superintendent of schools in Auburn; Cathlin Foster, general manager, Wal-Mart Distribution Center; Edwards; Brianna Thompson, student who nominated Edwards; Sue Dorris, assistant principal; and Katie Grondin, assistant superintendent.

Edwards is chosen local Teacher of Year

AUBURN – Barbara Edwards, a teacher at East Auburn Community School, was recently named local Teacher of the Year by the Lewiston Wal-Mart Distribution Center.

The award, which was given as part of Wal-Mart’s 12th annual Teacher of the Year program, comes in honor of National Teacher’s Day on May 8.

Edwards received a $1,000 grant for East Auburn Community School, a $100 gift card to buy classroom supplies and a personalized certificate.

Teachers were nominated by members of the community and selected by a committee of store or club associates. Nationwide more than 4,000 teachers are being honored by Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year program.

“The teachers in our area are superb,” said Wal-Mart’s Manager Cathlin Foster. “The selection process was not an easy one, but we are happy to recognize Barbara Edwards and share this great news with our community.”

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