Sparklight®, part of the Cable One family of brands, recently announced the winners of its "A Stronger Connection" social media campaign, which recognized teachers who are making a difference in the 24 states served by the company.
Twenty teachers each received $1,500 and the individuals who submitted the winning nominations each received a back-to-school prize pack.
"This prize means the world to me as I have never been the recipient of anything so generous and thoughtful," said Teacher Appreciation Award Winner Ashley Arellano of Whipple Ranch Elementary School in Show Low, Ariz. "I come to work as a teacher every day because I truly love it and there isn't anywhere else I'd rather be. The students and community make each day worth it. I am truly blessed."
Teacher Appreciation Award winners included:
Lacey Anderson, Williams Intermediate — Pell City, Ala.
Ashley Arellano, Whipple Ranch Elementary School — Show Low, Ariz.
Candace Batiste, Moss Point Career & Technical Education — Moss Point, Miss.
Savanah Bowers, Duncan High School — Duncan, Okla.
Wesley Brooks, Williams Intermediate — Pell City, Ala.
Stacey Buck, Republic High School — Republic, Mo.
Dan Dye, South Central Career Center (High School) — West Plains, Mo.
Adrienne Gonzalez, Owensville High School — Owensville, Mo.
Trenna Hanlin, Timmerman Grade School — Emporia, Kan.
Juanita Harris, Harmony Leadership Academy — Texarkana, Ark.
Neil Hohenstein, Taylorville High School — Taylorville, Ill.
Jessica McLenna, Heights Elementary School — Middleton, Idaho
Chuck Moore, Sullivan High School & Sullivan Middle School — Sullivan, Mo.
Ginger Nolker, Prairie Song Academy — Kirksville, Mo.
Bobbi Jo Noblin, Senath-Hornersville Middle School — Senath, Mo.
Matt Peabody, Taylorville Junior High School — Taylorville, Ill.
Shea Phillips, Texas High School — Texarkana, Texas
Sheila Sparks, West Plains High School — West Plains, Mo.
Melba Tatum, Eden Elementary — Pell City, Ala
Amy Thornton, Eden Elementary — Pell City, Ala.
"We are proud to honor the commitment and hard work of the exceptional educators in the communities we serve," said Trish Niemann, Vice President, Communications Strategy. "These teachers are real heroes, making a lasting difference in the lives of their students, their schools and their communities."
