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View Comments MUNCIE, Ind. After a year of unprecedented change in education due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Muncie Community Schools has named Megan Jercha and Isaac Denniston Teachers of the Year for the 2020-21 school year. Jercha, a fourth-grade teacher at North View Elementary, is the district’s primary Teacher of the Year, grades K-5. Denniston, a choir teacher at Northside Middle School, is its secondary Teacher of the Year, grades 6-12. According to a release, Jercha was selected for her dedication and leadership as she helped develop curriculum, and for her rapport with students and fellow teachers. “I am honored to be Elementary Teacher of the Year,” Jercha said in the release. “I have worked alongside so many great educators who have helped me grow within the profession. I appreciate my 10 years with Muncie Community Schools and look forward to the future!” ....