ISEA member wins statewide honor

Lakewood Elementary teacher receives Iowa Teacher of the Year Award for 2017

DES MOINES, IA (10/28/2016)(readMedia)-- Shelly Vroegh has been a professional educator for 20 years and a member of the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) and the Norwalk Education Association (NEA) for just as long.

"The Iowa State Education Association is proud that Shelly has been named the 2017 Iowa Teacher of the Year. ISEA members perform beautifully oftentimes under difficult circumstances and deserve to be recognized. Shelly's dedication to her students, her colleagues and her profession all combine to create that special magic in her classroom and in her school. She truly is an educator who makes a difference. We stand with our more than 34,000 members in saluting Shelly on this terrific honor," said Tammy Wawro, president of the ISEA.

Congratulations Shelly and kudos to you and your Norwalk 5th grade math class!

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The ISEA is a professional organization made up of more than 34,000 educators who are dedicated to supporting and protecting a quality public education for all Iowa students regardless of ZIP code.