Julie Auten’s students were nearly as excited as she was when the balloon and flower-carrying entourage entered her classroom. As Silver City’s reigning top teacher, Auten knew the visit from school officials could mean just one thing — she had been selected the Forsyth County Elementary School Teacher of the Year. “When I can get up every day and go to a job that I absolutely love, what a blessing,” she said.
Teachers of the year named
Three hailed as best at their school level
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