Confetti fell, and cheers rang out when the Horace Mann Educator of the Year was recently announced.
Over 70 nominations were submitted for the awards, which
recognize educators and administrators.
Jason Potter, a science teacher at Springfield Southeast High School, was awarded Educator of the Year.
Jason Wind, the Executive Director of School Support, was awarded Administrator of the Year.
The Horace Mann Educators Foundation was formed to recognize educators who help students achieve their full potential.
