A fellow staff member nominated Ms Schulte for the award.

Outstanding student achievements and inspiring public education staff were acknowledged on Tuesday, with 115 individuals and many schools recognised in the 2019 NSW Minister's and Secretary's Awards for Excellence.

Six winners from Western NSW were represented in the annual awards.

The awards showcase NSW public school students, teachers, staff and parents who have made significant contributions to their school communities and serve as role models to their peers.

Ms Schulte was nominated due to her consistency for producing top results and several band six marks from her students.

"I wasn't expecting to receive an award, but I definitely feel so honoured and grateful," she said. "I strive to inspire my students to reach their full potential so they can produce the results they need to to go on and do the courses and so forth that they want to."

The NSW Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the awards affirmed the high standards and dedication that underpinned the public school system.

"These awards highlight the tremendous contribution that students, teachers, principals and the school community make to public education in NSW as we strive for learning and teaching excellence," she said

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