Vivian Moreland receives top teaching award

Image: Assembly in the Dome — Tanya Parker, IHS Principal, addresses faculty and students.

Assembly in the Dome — Tanya Parker, IHS Principal, addresses faculty and students. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Special guests — Vivian Moreland sits with her family and Italy ISD administrators and trustees.

Special guests — Vivian Moreland sits with her family and Italy ISD administrators and trustees. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Million dollar smile — Anita Snell surprised her sister, Vivian Moreland, during the assembly.

Million dollar smile — Anita Snell surprised her sister, Vivian Moreland, during the assembly. (Anna Viers)

Image: Mrs. Richards at the podium — Tina Richards speaks about her mentor, friend and co-worker.

Mrs. Richards at the podium — Tina Richards speaks about her mentor, friend and co-worker. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Near tears — Moreland received a $2,250 check from the Texas Exes for being one of the Top 10 Teachers in Texas.

Near tears — Moreland received a $2,250 check from the Texas Exes for being one of the Top 10 Teachers in Texas. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Speechless — Moreland was overwhelmed by the honor.

Speechless — Moreland was overwhelmed by the honor. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Heartfelt words — “I am not usually at a loss for words, but today I am all choked up. I never expected anything like this,” Moreland said.

Heartfelt words — “I am not usually at a loss for words, but today I am all choked up. I never expected anything like this,” Moreland said. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Feel the love! — “We love you Ms. Moreland” the students cheered.

Feel the love! — “We love you Ms. Moreland” the students cheered. (Anna Viers)

Image: Congratulations — Trustees Cherlyl Owen, Paul Cockerham and Ricky Boyd congratulate Moreland.

Congratulations — Trustees Cherlyl Owen, Paul Cockerham and Ricky Boyd congratulate Moreland. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Hugs from students — Students express congratulations for Moreland.

Hugs from students — Students express congratulations for Moreland. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Moment with family — Moreland accepts congratulations from family and co-workers.

Moment with family — Moreland accepts congratulations from family and co-workers. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Corsage with purple ribbon of course! — Jennifer Bales helps Moreland with her corsage.

Corsage with purple ribbon of course! — Jennifer Bales helps Moreland with her corsage. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Family members — (left to right) Vivian Moreland, Genova Johnson, Krystle Moreland and Anita Snell.

Family members — (left to right) Vivian Moreland, Genova Johnson, Krystle Moreland and Anita Snell. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Parker and Moreland

Parker and Moreland (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Deserving nomination — Tanya Parker nominated Vivian Moreland for the honor.

Deserving nomination — Tanya Parker nominated Vivian Moreland for the honor. (Kelly Lewis)

Image: Teacher, co-worker, friend — Tina Richards and mentor, Vivian Moreland

Teacher, co-worker, friend — Tina Richards and mentor, Vivian Moreland (Kelly Lewis)

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