Recognized as the "Shelby County Elementary Teacher of the Year" at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce's Teacher Appreciation Reception was Nancy Dickerson (left), the Excelsior ISD Teacher of the Year. Presenting the award is Education Committee Chairman, Kelly Lucas. The annual event was held at the Windham Civic Center Wednesday. Photo by Jenny Fancher

Shelbyville Middle School Teacher of the Year Jared Jones is presented the "Shelby County Secondary Teacher of the Year" award by Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Chairman Kelly Lucas during Wednesday's Teacher Appreciation Reception at the Windham Civic Center. Photo by Jenny Fancher