Lee County schools announce Teacher of the Year
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee County School District announced the Teacher of the Year.
Tortuga Preserve Elementary Teacher Alyssa Smith now holds the title after she was announced as the district’s Teacher of the Year Tuesday.
Smith is now in the running for Teacher of the Year for the entire state of Florida.
Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins surprised Smith with the announcement around 8:30 a.m.
Smith has been working for Tortuga Preserve Elementary in Lehigh Acres for six years, according to the Lee County School District. She works as a Special Education teacher.