A language-arts teacher from Washington Middle School has been named Springfield’s Educator of the Year.
Melissa Beckler received the award at a luncheon in Springfield Monday, in recognition of her work with “struggling and reluctant readers” in 6th through 8th grades.
It’s the 25th year for the award, which is sponsored by Horace Mann. Next year, the insurance company plans to expand the awards luncheon to include an Administrator of the Year.