Aviva Baker, a fourth grade teacher, also is the school's Relay for Life lead.
The entire fourth grade team at Bailey Elementary was called for a surprise meeting Tuesday, Oct. 11.
The meeting, filled with the school's staff members and students, was called to name fourth grade teacher Aviva Baker as the Teacher of the Year for the 2016-2017 school year.
"She does a little of everything," Principal Jarrod Haneline said.
Besides her teaching role at Bailey, Baker is also the school's Relay for Life lead and serves on the Plant City Relay for Life team.
In addition to Baker's award, Frances Perez received the Ida Baker Award and Erica Alcal was awarded with Instructional Support Employee of the Year.
Every staff member is asked to vote on their picks for the awards annually.
