A Broward County teacher was honored Thursday night for her accomplishments in the classroom.
The school district recognized Monarch High School’s Tammy Freeman, an English teacher, as teacher of the year in Broward County. Now, she’s in the running to be the best in the state.
Freeman says her secret is committing to really getting to know each of her students.
“On day one I memorize every single students’ name, and they’re all amazed at how I could do that and I do it because I want them to know they are important to me,” said Freeman.
Despite getting to wear many different hats, Freeman will always remember the reason she became a teacher 11 years ago.
“In order to be the same inspiration to my students that my teachers had been to me,” Freeman said.
Along with winning the Teacher of the Year award, Freeman also won a brand new 2018 Toyota Camry SE.