The United Family and Mrs Baird's Bread named three Lubbock-area teachers as September winners of the 16th annual Teachers On The Rise program, honoring Maribel Ojeda, Kirston Deshazo and Lindsey Pierson.
Ojeda teaches at Miller Elementary School and Deshazo at McCool Academy, both in Lubbock ISD. Pierson teaches at Frenship Memorial High School in Frenship ISD. Students and families across the South Plains have sent in nominations since the program launched in August.
Program director Shane Sumrow said nominations are on pace to set a record this school year. He said reading the daily nominations from students, parents and family members is "such an honor." Abie Rampy, director of public relations for The United Family, called the program "one of our favorite ways to celebrate the heart of our communities."
Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, lunch for two at the Texas Tech Club and a gift box of Mrs Baird's products. Students who nominate a winning teacher get a $50 American Express gift card. Atmos Energy and Texas Tech Club also sponsor the program. To nominate a teacher, visit www.TeachersOnTheRise.com. Monthly winners also appear on Instagram at @LUBBTOTR and Facebook at @LubbockTeachersOnTheRise.
Common questions
Who won September Teachers On The Rise in Lubbock?
- Three Lubbock-area teachers won September honors: Maribel Ojeda of Miller Elementary, Kirston Deshazo of McCool Academy, and Lindsey Pierson of Frenship Memorial High School. Ojeda and Deshazo teach in Lubbock ISD, while Pierson teaches in Frenship ISD. The United Family and Mrs Baird's Bread named them in the program's 16th year.
Who sends in nominations for Teachers On The Rise?
- Students, parents and family members across the South Plains have sent in nominations since the program launched in August. Program director Shane Sumrow said nominations are on pace to set a record this school year. He said reading the daily nominations is "such an honor."
Who is behind the Teachers On The Rise program?
- The United Family and Mrs Baird's Bread are behind Teachers On The Rise, which is in its 16th year. Shane Sumrow is the program director, and Abie Rampy is director of public relations for The United Family. Sumrow said nominations are on pace to set a record this school year.
