Seven Rochester area teachers nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Jan. 26—ST. PAUL — Seven teachers from Southeast Minnesota have been selected as candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The candidates from the area include: * Lars Johnson of Austin Public Schools. * Sara Bailey of Kasson-Mantorville Schools. * Valerie Ashland and Tony Donkers of Kenyon-Wanamingo Schools. * Tiffany Walerius of Owatonna Public Schools. * Kim Hill of Rochester Public …