SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A big surprise for a suburban teacher described as the ''heart of the school community.''
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Pankaj Sharma teaches U.S. history, government, civics and more at Niles North High School in Skokie. He's one of ten recipients selected from hundreds of teachers.
Sharma will receive a sabbatical to study at Northwestern tuition free and $5,000 cash.