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Spanish Fort presents key to the city to Alabama Teacher of the Year from local elementary school
Summary
Mayor Brad Bass recognized Elizabeth Von Hoef of Spanish Fort Elementary as Alabama Teacher of the Year for 2026–27 and presented her with a key to the city; a public presentation and car presentation are scheduled the following morning at 10:00 a.m.
Mayor Brad Bass recognized Elizabeth Von Hoef on May 18 as the 2026–27 Alabama Teacher of the Year and presented her with a key to the city during the council meeting. The mayor read a proclamation noting Von Hoef’s dedication to students and the community and said she is the second educator from Baldwin County Public Schools to receive the honor and the first from Spanish Fort’s schools to do so.
Nut graf: The recognition highlights a local educator's statewide award and includes a public presentation the next morning at Spanish Fort Elementary where she will receive a car to use as an ambassador vehicle during her year of representation.
Details: The proclamation states Von Hoef will represent Alabama in the National Teacher of the Year program and cites her work in special education and advocacy for students with unique educational and medical needs. Mayor Bass invited community members to the presentation and noted that Dr. Mackey and others will attend.
Ending: The council acknowledged the award and moved on to other agenda items; the mayor invited the public to tomorrow's 10:00 a.m. event at Spanish Fort Elementary.
