The Polk County Board of Education recognized Polk County School’s Teachers of the Year at their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 19. Board Chairman Geoffrey Tennant congratulated the teachers and presented them with awards. Polk County High School’s Teacher of the Year, Kim Mirasola, was selected as the Teacher of the Year for Polk County as well. Shown, left to right, are: Kim Mirasola - Polk High School; Debbie Chapman - Sunny View Elementary; Cari Maneen - Saluda Elementary; Sandra Smith - Polk Central Elementary; and Shea White - Tryon Elementary. Not pictured is Jeanne Burgin - Polk Middle School. (photo submitted)