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Posted on: April 16, 2019

Raymore Elementary teacher honored by insurance agency

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Tara Garcia, 4th grade teacher at Raymore Elementary, was surprised with recognition and gifts on April 10 as part of a new teacher recognition program by the Jason Langston Farmers Insurance Agency. Three teachers are recognized each month.

Miss Garcia received a $100 gift card to Staples.com for classroom supplies and a gift basket for herself.

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