The United Family® and Mrs Baird’s Bread® today [Thursday] announced the February recipients of the fourth annual Lubbock Teachers On The Rise program. The three February winners include Sarah Masten of Shallowater Intermediate School (Shallowater ISD), Justin Rosenquist of Snyder Junior Middle School (Snyder ISD), and Monica Wilson of Talkington School of Young Women Leaders (Lubbock ISD).
These winners represent the sixth group of instructors to be honored for the 2015-2016 school year. Winning teachers each receive a $100 gift card to United Supermarkets, Market Street or Amigos, as well as a $100 VISA gift card. The students who nominate a winning teacher also receive a $50 VISA gift card.
“We are thrilled to recognize outstanding teachers making a difference in our community,” said Shelby Crews, senior community relations manager for The United Family. “The Teachers On The Rise program showcases educators who play a critical role in the future of Lubbock’s young children.”
Three more South Plains teachers – one elementary, middle school and high school – will be named Teachers On The Rise in March and every month for the remainder of the school year. To nominate a teacher, visit MrsBTeacher.com and explain why your teacher(s) deserve special recognition.
Teachers On The Rise is also sponsored by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, 102.5 KISS-FM, News Talk 790 KFYO and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance. Follow the Teachers On The Rise Program throughout the school year, including the latest monthly winners on Mrs Baird’s and The United Family® Facebook pages: facebook.com/mrsbairds and facebook.com/unitedwesttexas.
(Press release from United Family)
