Peabody Energy Leader in Education Award

I was recently surprised by a school convocation in which I was presented the Peabody Energy Leader in Education Award!  I received a gift basket with a flip cam and other goodies and a check for $1,000.  I was excited and honored to say the least.  I will be eligible for the $5,000 Educator of the Year Award which will be presented in August.  I believe the winner will be chosen by facebook votes.  I love teaching and feel so lucky to be able to go to work excited about what I'm going to do each day.