ROANOKE – A Roanoke County teacher drove away with a brand new car Wednesday night after being recognized for her efforts in the classroom.
The Roanoke County Schools Education Foundation hosted the 14th Annual Golden Apple Award reception.
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Dozens of teachers were recognized for their excellence in the classroom across the district; however, Tracy Broughman was named the 2017 Golden Apple winner.
She is a first-grade teacher at Mount Pleasant Elementary School and has 20 years under her belt.
Broughman not only walks away with $3,000, but use of a brand new Subaru Outback for one year from First Team Auto.
“I didn't even tell my husband I was going to come tonight and so he's going to be a little surprised when I come home in a car,” explained Broughman.
Teachers Erin Edmondson, April Griffin, Kelsey Bibee and Rebecca Bays were also recognized as Apple Award winners.