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In West Virginia, one thing we treasure above all else is family, so I hope you'll forgive me if I take just a few seconds to talk about mine.

My cousin, Ann Wells, a 30-year classroom veteran, was recently named Teacher of the Year in Mercer County.  That's an awesome tribute for an awesome person, but the real winners are her students.

When teachers show they care and invest extra time in their classroom, they make an impact that will last a lifetime.