For nine years...Walmarts nationwide have been awarding Teacher of the Year to a deserving person in the community. This morning...33 year teaching veteran Gracie Foster was honored at Foundation Christian Academy. She was presented a check for one thousand dollars and her very own Walmart vest. Foster has a tradition of taking the sixth grade class to Washington, D.C. and plans to use the money for the trip. The school also received two new computers from Walmart. Other south central Kentucky teacher receiving the honor include:

Joe Wells - Lake Malone Elementary
Sandra Black - Wayland Elementary
Rebecca Pearl - Grayson Co. Middle School
Alecia Allen - Park City Elementary
Kathy Clines - Franklin Simpson MIddle School
Donna Sue Johnson - Gamaliel Elementary
Dale Holder - Russell County Middle School