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NJ Devil Pays Surprise Visit To 'Very Important Teacher'

Principal of WTB Middle School nominated Sophia Bianchi for the Very Important Teacher award due to her dedication to students and successful implementation of new educational software.

NJ Devil is known for getting the crowd going at Prudential Center in boisterous support of the New Jersey Devils. Last week, he took his show on the road for one special educator.

The Devil surprised Sophia Bianchi and her class at WTB Middle School as he came to celebrate the fact that she was recognized with the Very Important Teacher -- or VIT -- award.

Principal Frank Verducci nominated Bianchi for the award for her implementation of new educational software Achieve3000 in her reading class and the care and devotion she shows her students.

Students in her class got to celebrate her recognition with pizza and New Jersey Devils prizes.


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