Bearden recognized by football player as teacher of the week

Fifth-grade Cedar Hill Elementary School teacher Jennifer Bearden was honored as the teacher of the week.

Jefferson City football has a tradition each year where senior football players are given the opportunity to nominate a teacher who made a difference in their lives and present them with tickets to a home game.

This week, senior safety Isaac Moreland went to Cedar Hill Elementary and delivered tickets to Bearden and her fifth-grade class.

"I was not always the best student, but Mrs. Bearden developed a relationship with me that was very strong and helped me realize I must work hard in the classroom. Mrs. Bearden really helped me!" Isaac Moreland said.

Bearden was also recognized at a ceremony by Principal Lori Rost and the fifth-grade class from Cedar Hill Elementary.