::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . A teenage mother who grew up in poverty has received The 2016 National Teacher of the Year Award from President Obama. Jahana Hayes was honored with the crystal apple at the White House on Tuesday. Hayes teaches social studie s/civics at the John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury, CT. The nation's leading educator is an 11-year veteran at the school and is just as dedicated outside of the classroom, heading up the theater department an other activities. She was a teenage mom who grew up in poverty ad wanted to give up, but became the first person in her family to go to college. Obama lauded the top teacher for pursuing her education and goals despite having a challenging start. " What’s remarkable about Jahana’s natural talent in the classroom is that when she was growing up in Waterbury, Connecticut, being a teacher was the furthest thing from her mind.  In fact, there were times where she didn’t even want to be a student.  No one in Jaha...