FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Broward County teacher was recognized with a high honor.
Cari Rodriguez, a 21-year veteran, was named teacher of the year at the 2020 Caliber Awards, Thursday.
Rodriguez has spent the last six years at Harbordale Elementary School serving as a literacy coach.
“It just means that I chose the right profession, and I’ve really loved every 22 years,” said Rodriguez. “It’s just really nice to be recognized. Yeah, and I just think about all the kids I’ve taught and all the people I’ve worked with, and Broward County really is a great place to work.”
The teacher said to be so highly regarded by her peers feels like a an out of body experience.
She said she cannot wait to share the news with her students in the morning.
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