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Ruckel math teacher named local Air Force Association Teacher of the Year

Niceville.comApril 18, 20231 Min Read

Marcus Chambers speaking with Karmen Broaddus in a classroom.

Marcus Chambers, Okaloosa County School District Superintendent of Schools, with Karmen Broaddus, a math teacher at Ruckel Middle School, named the Teacher of the Year for Ruckel and Okaloosa Teacher of the Year by Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398. (Contributed)

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Karmen Broaddus, a math teacher at Ruckel Middle School (RMS) in Niceville, has been named the Teacher of the Year for RMS and Okaloosa Teacher of the Year by Air Force Association (AFA) Hurlburt Chapter 398.

Digital campaign banner for Brett Hinely for Okaloosa County School Board District 5 featuring the slogan "Here for Our Schools" above a formal portrait with an American flag in the background.

According to an announcement by the Okaloosa County School District, Broaddus is set to receive a $500 award, a scholarship to attend the US Space and Rocket Center’s Educator Space Camp this summer, and a congressional citation.

Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers made an unannounced visit to RMS and surprised the rockstar math teacher in her classroom with the news of her awards.