NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville teacher was surprised Monday with an award and a check.

Carlos Calderon is a STEM instructor at Aventura Community School in Music City.

He was awarded a check in his classroom for $1,000 and named one of Tennessee’s Early Educators of the Year.

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He was recognized along with other early childhood educators for helping to shape the success of future generations.

This distinct honor came from Tennesseans for Quality Early Education.

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