I love when we salute local teachers.

The 2022 school year was an adjustment for school-aged kids, teachers, and parents. Thanks to staples connect for saluting and recognizing these amazing teachers throughout the country.

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We have one of these awesome teachers that have been awarded just this week, thanks to staples connect. In the summer, parents, teachers, and students were asked to nominate a teacher who made a difference in the lives of their students over the past year with all the changes with the pandemic, with some students being home remotely and most were back in the classroom.

Sue Moll, Townsquare Media
Sue Moll, Townsquare Media
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This year everyone is back in the classroom and the teachers I speak to, they're so happy about that.

Thousands of nominations were submitted for teachers giving students a successful and positive learning experience.

The "2022 Thank A Teacher" winners all have gone above and beyond to overcome, adjust, and embrace the new world of teaching. They've inspired and are a constant supporter of their students.

Staples Connect selected twenty of the nominated and outstanding teachers with the Grand Prize. The prize included $5,000 in Staples Gift Cards given to each of the teachers' schools to use how they would like for their classrooms, etc.

This is such a special award because when your students, parents, and other educators nominate you, it's just such an awesome thing. CONGRATULATIONS to Cedar Creek Elementary School Teacher, GREG C. From the staples website:

Greg is a 4th grade inclusion teacher who has helped many students with learning disabilities to thrive and excel. Greg is a wonderful mentor for his students, and even helped one to eventually move to general education classes on the high honor roll. He deserves to be thanked!

Congratulations to Greg C., we are thankful for you! Congratulations to Cedar Creek Elementary School in Lacey Township.

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