Being named among the best at your job by a majority of your coworkers is an accolade anyone can appreciate. For Milaca Elementary School teacher Donelle Welch and Milaca High School teacher Erik Sivertson, the honor of being named teachers of the year was theirs for 2011-2012.
Donelle Welch
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