Samantha Neill, a 1999 Iola High School graduate and daughter of former IHS Principal David South, has been named the 2018 Kansas Teacher of the Year.
The designation was announced Nov. 18 during a ceremony in Wichita.
Known as Sam to her friends and acquaintances, the Buhler High School language arts instructor was chosen from a field of eight finalists, picked from more than 100 applicants from across the state.
“Samantha exemplifies all that is great about Kansas’ education and the teaching profession,” Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson said…
Teacher of the year’s roots extend to Iola
