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FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s 2014 Teacher of the Year is a West Fargo High School English teacher.

Aaron Knodel received the honor Friday at a ceremony in the high school gymnasium attended by Governor Jack Dalrymple and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler.

Knodel has been praised for his ability to teach children who are exceptional, as well as those who have special needs. He was named the West Fargo School District’s 2013-14 Teacher of the Year in February. His name will now be forwarded to the national Teacher of the Year competition.