Skyway Elementary teacher honored by American Legion

Tracy Obermayer, an advanced-learning teacher at Skyway Elementary in Coeur d'Alene, was honored as the 2014 American Legion Idaho Educator of the Year.

Obermayer received the award at the Idaho American Legion's annual convention, held this past week in Fort Hall, Idaho.

Obermayer gave a speech at the convention, outlining the role of educators in teaching children the importance of respect and appreciation of the freedoms they have as Americans.

Obermayer is a U.S. Air Force National Guard veteran and her father served in World War II. Educators were nominated for the educator of the year honor through an application process. Obermayer was chosen, in part, for her application which explained how she integrates American history, pride in her country and integrity into her school day.