For Jennifer Harris, doing what she loves means encouraging and motivating students, co-workers and aspiring teachers.

The teacher loves what she does so much that she plans to pass the torch.

Someone recognized Moncrief’s hard work and dedication and nominated him for the WSFA 12 News Class Act award.

Yeterius Mobley of Eclectic Elementary School said every day is different and each student is unique.

Several school systems across the River Region have announced graduation ceremony dates this month.

Nurse Angie Long at Pike County Elementary School was speechless when she received the WSFA 12 News Class Act Award.

Caitlin Wright was genuinely surprised when we stopped by her 1st-grade classroom.

At Wares Ferry Elementary School, the kindergarten students start their day off in song and their teacher Shanqua Carr leads the way.

Sara Wilson was speechless when she was named a WSFA Class Act Award winner.

Kyle Goodin is used to being behind the scenes, first working in production at WSFA 12 News and later becoming a teacher at Wetumpka High School.