It was expected to be another normal Monday morning in front of the class, but while Kamo Primary School teacher Elaine Soich is one of a kind, even she wasn't prepared for the surprise that greeted her yesterday - media attention and $1000 worth of goodies for being "the ultimate teacher".
The kids of room 10 at Kamo Primary were buzzing with excitement when their teacher, Mrs Soich, was presented with a huge orange box packed with arts and crafts and office supplies worth $1000 for them to use.
She was one of 15 teachers selected from hundreds of entries throughout the country to receive the award, a framed certificate and flowers.
Mrs Soich was nominated by the school's principal, Ben Soole, for her innovation and contribution to her school.
"She's brilliant, she takes on anything you throw in front of her, she's innovative, she's caring, she's the ultimate teacher," Mr Soole said.