UE names Educators of the Year Educators of the year By William Putt | April 7, 2021 at 8:30 PM CDT - Updated April 7 at 8:30 PM EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The University of Evansville named its Educators of the Year Wednesday - recognizing those who go above and beyond every day. At Delaware Elementary, Cathy Hoffman was honored as Elementary Teacher of the Year. Cathy’s family and friends were on hand as she received the award. Humbly, Cathy says she feels every teacher has worked so hard this past year, and deserves recognition. She has a saying in her classroom - “We don’t do easy, we make easy happen through hard work.”