The Ohio Lottery has announced that a local teacher has earned the title of Teacher of the Month.

The Ohio Lottery has named Springfield Local Elementary third grade teacher Kelly Husted as Teacher of the Month of its Partners in Education program.

In a press release, one parent is quoted as describing Husted as a "warm, inviting teacher" who loves her students and does all she can to help them be the best they can be.

"She expects a lot from her students and they respect her for that, more so as they get older. She has many past students that tell her how much they appreciate her and her actions," said parent Kim James.

For being recognized as Teacher of the Month, Husted received an assortment of Partners in Education merchandise and a gift card from the Ohio Lottery.

If you'd like to nominate a teacher for the Teacher of the Month award, you can do so by clicking here.