DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham Public Schools (DPS) announced the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year during the district's annual celebration on Thursday.
Middle College High School at Durham Tech Community College teacher Alec Virgil was named the 2024-2025 recipient of DPS's Teacher of the Year award.
Last years Teacher of the Year, Sgt. Jeffery Matthews, delivered remarks during Thursday night's ceremony.
Matthews, a retired Army veteran from Angier, is a JROTC Instructor and has taught at Hillside High School for more than 7 years.
ABC11 Meteorologist Kweilyn Murphy will also serve as Mistress of Ceremonies during Thursday's event.