The Missouri Retired Teachers Association and KRCG TV-13 presented the 2013 MRTA and KRCG Excellent Educator Award to Linn High School music teacher Linda Krueger. The award is given to teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty in the classroom. Krueger was nominated due to her dedication to her students and all that she does for them, including taking them on a field trip to New York City where the students performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. To nominate your favorite teacher, visit connectmidmissouri.com, and click the Excellent Educator tab.