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Debbie Todd picks up the award for helping pupils with special needs.
A TEACHER at Norwood Primary School in Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough, who is dedicated to her pupils won the Support for Pupils with Special Needs Award.
Debbie Todd (44) has been supporting autism sufferer Thomas Taylor since he started at the school.
Watch all the winners - Education Awards 2007: Honouring the heroes and superstars of city's schoolsThe caring woman from Werrington who works in reception, has a wealth of experience of special needs children and gives up her own time to attend special meetings with Thomas.
Debbie said: "I didn't know I had been nominated until Thursday so it has all come as quite a shock.
"I feel really proud that someone has nominated me. We all work as a team at the school so I will be taking the trophy back to share with the school.
"I am quite speechless, which could be a first for me."
Debbie was described by a parent as a rock who is always coming up with ideas and solutions to help Thomas overcome the challenges of school life.
Hazel Wildash from Newark Hill Primary School and The Visually Impaired Team from Bretton Woods Community School were highly commended in the judges' comments.
The full article contains 211 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
