Greensburg teacher a finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year

Heather Comer is one of only 25 teachers eligible

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) -- A Greensburg High School teacher is in the running for the Indiana Teacher of the Year award this school year.

Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Heather Comer is one of only 25 teachers in Indiana nominated for the competition through the Indiana Department of Education.

"Mrs. Comer is an outstanding teacher and mentor to our students at GCHS," Principal Mike Myers said. "She is always looking for real-life opportunities for students with our community stakeholders. These partnerships help our students with career and educational pathway choices."

The top 25 candidates will be narrowed to a list of 10 teachers prior to the selection of the Indiana Teacher of the Year later this fall.

"This is a wonderful recognition for a talented and committed educator in our corporation," Superintendent Tom Hunter said. "We are proud of the opportunities our students have to learn and experience unique career paths each day. Mrs. Comer is a champion for students in our high school. This recognition is clearly deserved and we are proud to share in Mrs. Comer's nomination."