SPOKANE, Wash. -- Ferris High School's Mandy Manning was named Washington Teacher of the Year back in January.
She is also in the running for National Teacher of the Year. The announcement for the award will be made on CBS This Morning on Friday.
Manning teaches English and math to refugee and immigrant students in the Newcomer Center and said this is one of the most rewarding teaching experiences. She also coaches the Freshman girls’ basketball team.
She believes a major part of teaching is relationships and she builds those relationships by visiting each of her students' homes.