VFW Post 5242 presented Pella Middle School Social Studies Instructor Kristin Schulz with the 2019-20 Iowa VFW Teacher of the Year Award. Schulz was presented with the VFW Crystal Apple Award by Russell Saffell, the past Iowa State VFW commander this week. Schulz leads the middle school student council and in her class, students raise funds throughout the year for various non-profit organizations. Pella Middle School was also honored for the building’s ongoing commitment to teaching students about military service and veterans. She was originally recognized in January of 2020, but her presentation of additional recognition was delayed due to COVID-19.