A Kirkwood High School chemistry teacher has won the top teaching honor in the state. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Wednesday that Robert Becker has been picked as the Missouri Teacher of the Year.

Adam Hall of Lee’s Summit, Mo., received his Eagle Scout award from Boy Scouts of America Aug. 15 in Lee’s Summit. Eagle Scout is the highest honor the Boy Scouts awards.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Kirkwood High School chemistry teacher has won the top teaching honor in the state. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Wednesday that Robert Becker has been picked as the Missouri Teacher of the Year. Becker was one of six finalists for the honor. He said in his application that chemistry is "inherently fascinating" and that his ...