Every year the American Legion Department of Indiana recognizes educators in three categories: kindergarten through 6th grade, 7th and 8th grades, and high school.

The Educator of the Year judging is based on the candidates’ career, community service, family involvement, and letters of recognition.

Each winning teacher also received a $500 grant to their school from the American Legion, Department of Indiana.

In the State Educators of the Year Category, Connie Ingels, sponsored by Vevay Post 185 in the 9th District, was named the kindergarten through sixth grade winner, Pamela Yates, also sponsored by Vevay Post 185 in the 9th District, was named the seventh and eighth grade winner.

SCHS teacher Michelle Fox was named the high school district winner.