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Local teacher surprised with announcement she’s been named school’s teacher of the year

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We all remember that one teacher who was so special to us. But when teachers themselves choose the best of their best, you know it’s pretty remarkable.

Robyn Hobson is a fourth grade math teacher at Statesville Road Elementary School in north Charlotte.

Her fellow teachers selected her as the school’s teacher of the year.

>> Watch the video above for the unique way she found out about the special recognition.

Hobson will now compete against other teachers in the Central 1 Learning Community before someone is named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher of the year.