Kim Cody, math teacher at Victoria Soto School named "Teacher of the Year."

A Stratford woman named "Teacher of the Year" was commemorated with a parade including police and firefighters Saturday morning.

Kim Cody, 53, is a math teacher at Victoria Soto School and was given the title in the Stratford School District.

She called the parade a tribute she will carry in her heart for the rest of her life.

Cody will be considered for a statewide title. Whomever wins the statewide competition goes on to compete for the national Teacher of the Year title.

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