Tri-Center 5th Grade Teacher Mrs. Michelle Baatz was awarded the Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award during the music program this afternoon at Tri-Center Schools. Baatz was presented the award and a check for $10,000 in a ceremony that included representatives of the Lakin Foundation, the Green Hills Area Education Agency and KMA. In addition, Tri-Center Schools will receive $2,500 for Baatz receiving the award. Mrs. Baatz is the 5th Tri-Center teacher to receive honors from the Lakin Foundation since the award began nine years ago. Congrats Michelle!