Ms. Geannie Hensel named Educator of the Month

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. — Ms. Geannie Hensel has been named Franklin County Community School’s educator of the month for February.

According to school officials, Ms. Hensel announced in January her plans to retire at the end of the school year.

A few weeks later, Superintendent Dr. Debbie Howell visited Hensel’s classroom to surprise her with the news that she was selected as the Educator of the Month.

Ms. Hensel has been employed as a physical education and health teacher at the school for 37 years.

Hensel was nominated for the honor by a high school student-athlete because of her dedication to the students and her unwavering school spirit.