A math teacher at Grant Middle School, has been named the Horace Mann Educator of the Year.
Jill Borah was surprised with the news at Grant Thursday afternoon as students and staff lined the hallways to celebrate her win.
Jill has worked for District 186 for 18 years. She receives a $1,400 cash prize and a crystal owl.
The Administrator of the Year will be announced Friday.
Horace Mann has sponsored the Educator of the Year program since its inception in 1988. An independent panel of Springfield-area community and education leaders selects the Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and the Rising Stars.