To celebrate American Education Week, Albert Lea educators adopted the theme “Giving back to the community.” They gathered Friday at Green Lea Golf Course for a social, where it was announced that over $2,200 was raised for the Salvation Army food pantry. Pictured are representatives from each school in town: in front, Amanda Lester, Laura Hillman and Kris Seeger; in back, Jessica Alfson, Anne Jerdee, Dawn Ware, Erin Gustafson and Angela Sammon. – Provided