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North Elementary teacher Judi Roach was surprised by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Friday afternoon as a school assembly was held to celebrate her being one of two teachers selected as the 2016 Teacher of the Year. North Elementary Assistant Principal Gene Russel reads off the accomplishments of teacher Judi Roach as she struggle to hold back tears during Friday's assembly.