Is this Red Mountain High School teacher America’s Favorite Teacher?
Kristin Retay is in the running for a national Reader’s Digest contest recognizing outstanding teachers.
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Retay has been teaching for seven years and has built two American Sign Language programs that have taught hundreds of students.
The winner of the contest wins $25,000, an appearance in Reader's Digest, and a trip to Hawaii.
You can vote for Retay, who has made it to the semi-finals, until May 23 here.
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