Area Educator Honored
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Posted: 8:44 PM Nov 18, 2008
Area Educator Honored
A teacher at Gamaliel Elementary school is the Monroe County "Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year."
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A teacher at Gamaliel Elementary school is the Monroe County "Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year."

Ellen Tandy teaches fourth and fifth grade science, and fourth grade art.

Gamaliel Elementary Assistant Principal Christie Biggerstaff says Tandy is a caring, and compassionate person who has dedicated countless hours to many after-school endeavors.

Tandy has helped coach Gamaliel's academic team, and served as the junior BETA sponsor for years.

She recently received a $1,000 check for being the "Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year."


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