Folks are singing the praises of Langston Chapel Middle School music teacher Lawanda Allen, who, in a surprise visit Thursday morning, was announced the 2015 Bulloch County Teacher of the Year. During a chorus class, friends, relatives and colleagues snuck behind the unsuspecting teacher. Following the direction of students' stares, Allen whirled around to see the crowd gathered.
Another LCMS educator wins top district honor
Music instructor is Bulloch Teacher of the Year
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