A Richland High School teacher has been named the top DECA adviser in the state.

Stephanie Schirm, a marketing teacher at the school, was named 2013 Advisor of the Year by Washington State DECA, which is an international organization for marketing students, according to a release.

The Richland School District said Richland High’s DECA chapter has accomplished a lot under Schirm’s guidance and her students are highly regarded for their commitment to the community.