AN emphatic and caring teacher is in the running for a Worcestershire Education Award.
Sharon McFee, pastoral lead at Oldbury Park Primary School, has been nominated in the category of Unsung Hero Award.
Her nomination said: "Sharon has been a long-standing member of staff, throughout the years she has supported all young people who need support this could be with additional needs, or just a life-changing event that could impact a young person.
"Sharon gives care and empathy to all students and parents. Sharon goes above and beyond within her role by welcoming families and the support she shows is second to none.
"Due to these qualities, Sharon has inspired my daughter to take a career path as a special education needs teacher.
"Sharon is inspiring young people and this is what teaching is all about.
Ben Irving, the principal of Oldbury Park Primary School, said it was "wonderful news" to hear.
"As a school we know Mrs McFee to be a dedicated and compassionate member of our team, always ready to offer expert support and endless kindness to our children."
The awards, run by our Worcestershire titles including the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal, aim to shine a light on those in education who have worked tirelessly to support, teach and care for our young people.
The awards are in their sixth year and will culminate in a glitzy black-tie dinner when the winners will be revealed.
There is still time to make a nomination in one of the 12 categories - early years education award; primary school of the year; secondary school of the year; independent school of the year; community involvement award; special education needs (Senco); headteacher/principal of the year; teacher/lecturer of the year; new teacher of the year; stem project of the year; support staff of the year and unsung hero award.
The deadline for nominations is February 11.
To make a nomination visit worcesternews.co.uk/awards/worcestershireeducationawards.
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