Akron teacher competing to be "America's Favorite Teacher"

AKRON, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A teacher at Akron Elementary School is now a quarter-finalist in a national competition for America's Favorite Teacher.

Jessica Krauss teaches third grade. She says her favorite part of being an educator is "sparking the love of learning."

"I enjoy showing kids they are capable of far more than they may have imagined," Krauss said. "Working on building students’ confidence helps them achieve their goals and then set even higher goals."

She...