Henry County Schools has named Janae’ Cohen, an educator at Red Oak Elementary, the south metro district’s Teacher of the Year.

Cohen, who has been a teacher for nine years and has been with Henry County Schools for four, received cash and prizes, including funds for professional development conferences, totaling more than $8,000.

“Every day, I try to do my very best to give my kids the absolute best,” Cohen said in a statement. “In addition to it being an honor, it is a blessing to represent the students, teachers, and all Henry County Schools personnel. I am proud and humbled to have the opportunity to receive the district's top honor.”

Cohen now moves on to represent the school system in the Georgia Teacher of the Year competition.