A Bucks County teacher has been awarded for her outstanding skills in the classroom, and a popular mascot presented her with a prize for it.

Sandy Metzger, a science teacher at Charles Boehm Middle School in Yardley, was recently awarded ‘Most Valuable Teacher’ by the National Hockey League. The sports organization hosts the award every year in order to help local schools.

The teacher was nominated back in January. An educator in the Pennsbury School District, she was presented a check for $10,000 by Gritty, the mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers, which will be used for her school district.

“CONGRATS to PEA Member and Charles Boehm Middle School science teacher Sandy Metzger for WINNING the Most Valuable Teacher through the NHL program,” the Pennsbury Education Association said online.

The district is regarded as one of the best in the area, with many students, staff, and parents receiving accolades for they commitment to better education. Metzger’s winning of the title is one of many examples of how Pennsbury stands out in local education.

Learn more about the local teacher at pennsburyea.com.