The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the September winners of the sixteenth annual Teachers On The Rise program.
Since the program’s launch in August, nominations have poured in from students and families across the South Plains, highlighting how teachers go above and beyond the call of duty and deserve special recognition, according to a news release from The United Family.
The winners from September include: Maribel Ojeda of Miller Elementary School (Lubbock ISD), Kirston Deshazo of McCool Academy (Lubbock ISD), and Lindsey Pierson of Frenship Memorial High School (Frenship ISD).
“Our teachers go above and beyond every single day, and it feels great to shine a spotlight on their hard work,” said Abie Rampy, director of public relations
for The United Family. “This program is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the heart of our communities, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing educators who will be honored throughout the school year.”
"We are on pace for a record number of nominations to start this school year," said Shane Sumrow, the program's director. "Every day, we receive nominations from students, parents and family members telling us about how South Plains teachers go above and beyond to impact our children. It is such an honor to read countless accounts of the great things going on in our classrooms!"
Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, lunch for two to the Texas Tech Club, and a gift box full of Mrs Baird’s goodies. The students who nominate a winning teacher also receive a $50 American Express gift card. Teachers On The Rise is also sponsored by the Texas Tech Club and Atmos Energy.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: United, Mrs Baird's announce September Teachers On The Rise winners
