Chelsea teacher honored through Homes for Heroes

A Forest Oaks Elementary School teacher was recently honored for her service within the Chelsea community.

Abigail Brock, a second grade teacher, was honored as Hero of the Month by Homes for Heroes affiliate mortgage specialist Amber Brittain on May 7. Brock had been nominated by a parent after Brittain posted to Facebook asking for Chelsea teacher nominations for Hero of the Month.

On Monday, Brock was presented with a gift basket full of items that were donated by local businesses, including a few items for the child she is expecting.

“Mrs. Brock is a dedicated educator,” said Principal Sasha Baker. “It is evident that Mrs. Brock views her profession as a calling and works tirelessly to support her students. She is a teacher who truly cares about the well-being of the whole child and advocates on their behalf.”

Homes for Heroes was established following Sept. 11, 2001, as a way to say thank you to individuals for their service and sacrifice, according to a press release from MortgageBanc, and is a nationwide community of real estate and lending specialists who work to provide easy ways for firefighters, law enforcement, military, healthcare workers, EMS and teachers to save money when they buy, sell or refinance their homes, according to the release.

“It is an honor to present this award and to thank Abigail Brock for her outstanding service,” said Brittain, of MortgageBanc. “Mrs. Brock focuses on making sure her students are excelling in their everyday work, while also making sure they know they are loved.”