'Teacher of the Month' Awarded to MHS' Kelly Hedin by First Finanacial Foundation and Thunder 106

Kelly Hedin, the physical education and health teacher at was recently awarded "Teacher of the Month" by First Financial Foundation and radio station Thunder 106 for the month of October.

Family member Christian Kearnes nominated her for the award. Hedin was surprised and presented with the award early in November.

“Mrs. Hedin does just about anything she is asked of at her high school including directing the school play and coaching cheerleading in addition to her duties as the (now former) head varsity field hockey coach,” said Kearns. “Mrs. Hedin is loved by all her students. She is willing to listen to any problems a student may be having and she goes above and beyond her call of duty of what is expected.”

First Financial Foundation works to support a variety of programs within the communities of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For more information, or to nominate a deserving teacher for the "Teacher of the Month" award please visit http://thunder106.com/teacher-of-the-month.