Culbreth Middle School teacher Jessie Grinnell has been named the Chapel Hill – Carrboro School District Teacher of the Year.

The award was announced at the Annual Recognition Reception on Friday at Carrboro High School.

Grinnell teaches eighth-grade English Language Arts at Culbreth.

As part of the award, Grinnell received a $1,000 check from the Bank of North Carolina as well as gifts from area businesses.

You can see the full list of recipients honored at the ceremony here.