GRAND BLANC TWP, MI - Sierra O'Berry's playful, childlike spirit doesn't just make her a favorite among her pre-K students -- it's also earned her national recognition.

O'Berry was recently honored with a prestigious Educational Excellence Award from KinderCare Learning Companies, making her one of 27 KinderCare teachers nationwide to receive the distinction for her dedication to inspiring children in her Grand Blanc Township classroom, just outside of Flint.