CHARLOTTE — Two Charlotte teachers are in the running for North Carolina’s top teaching honor.
Yaronda Kilgo and Lindsay Phillips are two of the nine finalists.
Kilgo is a first-grade teacher at Wingate Elementary School. Phillips is a kindergarten teacher at Mountain Island Charter School.
Both were praised for their teaching abilities by staff and students.
The winner will be announced on April 11 and will take home a cash prize.
In addition, the winner will have a shot at the national title.