The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread have announced the November winners of the 14th annual Teachers On The Rise program as Terri Gately of Bushland Elementary School (Bushland ISD), Megan Kitchens of Bonham Middle School (Amarillo ISD), and Stephania Hernandez of Spearman High School (Spearman ISD).
Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, a $100 Amazon gift card from Horse Creek Boutique in Spearman for classroom supplies, a $25 gift card to Tyler’s Barbecue in Amarillo, and a gift basket 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 Atmos Energy, who hosts the program’s year-end banquet.
Since the program’s launch in August, nominations have poured in from students and families across the High Plains, according to United, highlighting how teachers deserve special recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty…