Heather LaMarra, an ESL teacher at Weston Elementary in Imlay City, has received the Michigan Lottery’s Excellence in Education award. LaMarra, who has been teaching for 22 years, was nominated by a family member. She switched careers from social work to education, inspired by her work with students learning English. LaMarra’s dedication to creating a welcoming environment for students earned her the recognition. The award includes a $2,000 cash prize, and she was featured in a TV news segment.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
