Mary Hinnenkamp, Albert Lea Area Learning Center Coordinator, was named the District 241 Teacher of the Year this afternoon in the Albert Lea High School Commons Area.

&8220;I&8217;m honored, but I&8217;m shocked,&8221; Hinnenkamp said.

She has worked in the district for 19 years and was a finalist for the award once before, in 2006. Hinnenkamp is and has been involved in various committees and was an ALHS department head for four years.

Look to the Tribune Thursday for more coverage of the event.