Governor Pence Honors 2016 Indiana Teacher of the Year with Sagamore of the Wabash

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Governor Mike Pence today honored 2016 Indiana Teacher of the Year Jean Russell with a Sagamore of the Wabash. The ceremony was held at Haverhill Elementary School in Fort Wayne, where the Governor also stopped to meet with students, teachers, and staff.

"With more than 25 years of experience and numerous awards and recognitions to her credit, Jean Russell has dedicated her career to our kids," said Governor Pence. "I was pleased to learn that she has been named Indiana's 2016 Teacher of the Year, and I'm honored today to recognize her further with a Sagamore of the Wabash, a tribute to Hoosiers who have rendered distinguished service to the state and contributed greatly to our Hoosier heritage. Like the many dedicated teachers in our state, Jean Russell does Indiana a great service in the classroom each and every day to ensure that our kids get the education they deserve."

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