Grateful to have been named the Stewartville United Educators (SUE) pre-K through fifth grade Teacher of the Year for 2021-22, Courtney Fakler shed tears of joy last week. Fakler, an elementary social worker, said she's astounded to have earned an award previously presented to a number of her highly esteemed colleagues. Speaking to a large group of teachers and staff members at the Stewartville Public Schools Staff Recognition event on Tuesday, May 31, she thanked God for strengthening her through her difficult times... For more on this story pick up your copy of the June 7 Stewartville STAR.