BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - A Brattleboro career technical education instructor has been named Vermont’s Teacher of the Year.

The Vermont Department of Education announced Tuesday that the award goes to Linda Alvarez, who has worked as a business and entrepreneurship teacher at the Windham Regional Career Center in Brattleboro for the past four years.

In a statement, Education Secretary Zoie Saunders said, “Linda’s commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence prepares students not only for careers and college, but for meaningful lives beyond the classroom. We are honored to recognize her contributions to teaching in Vermont.”

Officials say Alvarez will serve as an advocate for students and educators, joining a long tradition of teachers who elevate the profession and inspire excellenc

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