Luverne Elementary School teacher Laura Louwagie was named the 2026 Teacher of the Year during an American Education Week event Monday afternoon in the Luverne Middle School-High School Commons. Her family members were on hand to celebrate her recognition. Pictured are (from left) Jonah, Hadley, Reese, Laura, Nora and Chris Louwagie. Lori Sorenson/Rock County Star Herald Photo
Luverne Elementary teacher Laura Louwagie is this year’s Teacher of the Year and was honored Monday afternoon during a kick-off celebration for American Education Week.
