New Trier health teacher Andy Horne will be honored as the Midwest District Health Education Teacher of the Year by the organization SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators). He is now up for SHAPE America’s National Health Education Teacher of the Year.

SHAPE America gives this award to health teachers in recognition of outstanding teaching performance in a health curriculum and the exceptional capability to inspire students to make healthy choices.

The award will be announced at this year’s National Convention & Expo in Seattle, which will take place from Mar. 17 thru Mar. 21.

Horne will be up against three other district award winners for the award.