Newkirk teacher Misty Sewell was recently honored by the Newkirk Board of Education as “Teacher of the Year.” Sewell has taught 2nd grade at Newkirk the past six years, and the superintendent says during that time she has been a hard worker that is always working for her students. Sewell represents the elemetary school as Newkirk's overall winner. Bill Patterson was the finalist from the high school and Casey Noel represents the middle school.