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Beaumont Teacher Named RivCo Teacher Of The Year

Watch some of the highlights of the emotional announcement here!

BEAUMONT, CA — A Beaumont educator was honored Friday with the prestigious "Teacher of the Year" award from the Riverside County Office of Education.

Tracy Waters, a fourth grade teacher at Starlight Elementary School, received the news via a surprise visit from some of the county and district's top officials.

As Waters was out doing what she does best — interacting with the youth she cares so deeply for — Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Judy White rolled up onto the fields to reveal the Beaumont woman had been selected 2020 Riverside County Teacher of the Year.

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Waters is currently a fourth grade teacher at Starlight and is in her 23rd year of teaching.

Watch some of the highlights of the emotional announcement below!

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