Teacher of the Year finds happiness in the classroom - al.com

Teacher of the Year finds happiness in the classroom - al.com: "Fifth-grade teacher Jaivi Howell has already made a name for herself at Gulf Shores Elementary School, even though it's only her third year there.

Speaking of names, her first name is pronounced 'J.V.' She said her mother created it by blending together her grandmothers' names, 'Jane' and 'Viva.'

While she was never able to buy anything with 'Jaivi' printed on it unless it was specially made, a custom fit seems to characterize how she feels about her students."