A Physical Education teacher from Vergennes has been named as the top educator in the state.Robyn Newton, a teacher at Vergennes Union Elementary School, was honored with the title of Vermont Teacher of the Year on Thursday for her 27 years of service to the community.“Robyn Newton exemplifies what makes Vermont educators special,” said Secretary of Education Dan French in a press release.The Vermont Agency of Education said Newton is best known for developing an interdisciplinary program centered around the Olympics where students learn about countries using specific lessons in reading, writing and math.Newton will also represent Vermont next spring for the National Teacher of the Year program in Washington, D.C. and will be honored in November at the University of Vermont's Outstanding Teacher Day.