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Leon High's Kirchharr Named As District's 2013 "Teacher Of The Year"

L.Hatter
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Rebecca Kirchharr’s classroom is filled with students, school and district officials all smiling, hugging and cheering. Kirchharr, who started as a teacher in Pensacola seven years ago and has been teaching at Leon High School for the past three years, says he wasn’t expecting the award.

“Teachers, we can’t do it alone, and sometimes its difficult because we’re so busy but what’s so amazing about Leon is how we come together for the betterment of the kids.," she said.

Now that she’s won the district title, Kirchharr will go on to compete with outstanding teachers from other districts around the state. The Florida Department of Education will announce a statewide winner during the Summer.

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Lynn Hatter is a Florida A&M University and Florida State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master's in Professional Communication. Lynn has been with WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas.  She has worked with several organizations, including Kaiser Health News.  Lynn has also partnered with USC-Annenberg's Center for Child Wellbeing on the nationally acclaimed series "Committed," which explored the prevalence of involuntary commitment use on children.
She serves on the board of RTDNA and the United Way of the Big Bend, with previous service on the board of the First Amendment Foundation of Florida.

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