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HOT AWARDS: 2017 Teacher Of The Year
When it comes to educating the children, teachers are often underpaid and overworked. We wanted to show homage and support to all the great teachers of the Capital Region here are a few exceptional teachers in our area that come to mind.
Whether it's elementary school or college the children are our future and we have to salute the people who are out here helping to educate the next generation.
Voting Ends On 12/29 so vote for you favorite educator today !
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