National Teacher Day

Contests ended 05/06/24 – at 10 pm
We had 49 total entries. These are posted below — exactly as typed in the system. No editing made to names and/or written text.

Winner will be drawn LIVE here on Tuesday, May 7 at 12 p.m.
Congratulations to Karsyn Firestone !! Drawn LIVE.

(Deena Wickliffe)
I am in her second period Anatomy class. I moved from Dugger to Linton for my senior year. It was a huge change for me but Deena made me feel at ease with adapting to such a new school. She has taught me many new skills. I can comprehend things better and I’ve became better at being a note taker. She has always pushed me to do my best and I am so appreciative for that. She is very understanding and is always there to answer any questions. She always takes her students into consideration. This is her last year as a teacher due to her retiring. I will always remember her and be so thankful for all of the help she has given me. She is truly inspiring. She motivates me to do better as a student every day.
— By Jasmine Richardson

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(Mrs. McGill)
Because she is the teacher I have genuinely learned the most from.
— By Jacob Bredeweg

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(Mrs. Powell)
My son Easton dreaded school in the past and would get sick everyday before school. This year is different , he enjoys school and is learning, despite the hardships he faces, because his teacher is amazing. He always says how much he loves her and how she makes him feel special and smart even when he is struggling. We are so very grateful for Mrs. Powell and can’t thank her enough!!!!
— By Chelsea White

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(Mr. Berns)
Coach Berns greets the kids daily with enthusiasm and excitement! He starts their day with a positive note and knows everyone by name 🖤
— By Krystal Wright

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(Hobie Harrison)
I am nominating this teacher because when I was in 8th grade she helped me so much I really can’t thank her enough. She’s very nice and helps all her students. I am thankful that my sophomore year I will get to spend time with her as my geometry teacher. Mrs Harrison has taught here at Linton for a long time and has never gotten recognized for her hard work.
— By Bubba Chancy

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(Laurie Fulk)
She was one of my daughter’s 5th grade teachers, and now she’s my nephew’s 2nd grade teacher. She helps each kid be unapologetically themselves and never bats an eye at the crazy that can come from them. If it wasn’t for her pushing so much my nephew never would have gotten the IEP that he needed. She has a heart of gold and Linton-Stockton wouldn’t be the same without her!
— By Natasha

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(Mrs. Laurie Fulk)
Shes the most kindhearted and genuine person I’ve ever met ! She truly cares for her students and wants nothing but the absolute best for them.
— By Destinee Bedwell

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(Jennifer Ledune)
I am nominating Mrs. Ledune because she puts extraordinary effort into her lesson plans and her genuine caring attitude toward her students. While my child had her she improved significantly in many areas of study. She holds students to a high standard of education. While providing a high level curriculum, she keeps her students engaged and motivated to learn. Not only in the classroom, but outside of school she shows she cares about her students by chatting with them when she sees them and asks how they are doing. Recently, I seen a Facebook post where she attended a sporting event for some of her students. You could see in their faces they loved having her there. Every year she makes a scrap book for her students with pictures and things they’ve done throughout the year. In the scrapbook, she includes a sweet letter from her. She definitely goes above and beyond to show her students she truly care. She makes a difference in her students’ lives, and I feel like she should be considered for this award.
— By Jodi Sullivan

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( Mrs. Tibbett )
I love her teaching style and it’s easy to learn from her!
— By Isabella Rutledge

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( D’Lee Sipes )
The growth my son has had over the last year is just amazing! He looks forward to going to preschool everyday. She is such a caring teacher for these little ones that are taking on something new with starting school!
— By Jacklyn Witty

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( D’Lee Sipes )
My youngest son has been in the pre-K program this year. This is his first year at any school he’s never been to daycare etc. we were so nervous and she has been AMAZING. Along with his other teachers, but I love the reassurance I love the program itself I love the communication. We couldn’t be happier with the program and her! She’s made Hudson’s first year the best.
— By Justine

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( Karsyn Firestone )
She is seriously the sweetest person on earth! I always compare to her to miss Honey off Matilda bc she cares for each and every student like they were her own kids! 💙
— By Brickton Jerrell

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(Mrs. Sipes )
I am nominating Mrs. Sipes because she is without a doubt the most caring and compassionate person. She answers every question I have all while making sure we are okay too.
— By Grace

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(Mr. Lynn)
I am nominating Mr. Lynn because he is the best teacher and coach. He cares about making you a better person not just a better student. He is the best person to talk to and he is very kind hearted. He’s pretty cool 😎
— By Brenlee West

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(Mr. Berns)
He is my daughter’s favorite person she will be really sad when he retires! She calls him her best friend.. his personality just radiates and makes the kids have a positive day! He starts everyone’s day out with a smile/high-five/ hug and small talk to ensure that everyone starts their day off on a good note and just genuinely cares about all of the students!
— By Henlee Jerrell (Haylee)

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(Kambri Ellis)
Ms. Ellis is amazing and truly cares about all of her students! She is a mom to all at school. She has truly brought back the light in our daughters eyes when it comes to school and learning! We are so grateful for her!
— By Nicole Andrews

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(D’Lee Sipes)
She runs the best Pre-K!
— By Karsyn Firestone

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(Mrs. Mauder)
We are nominating Mrs Mauder because she has truly went above and beyond and made our little one’s first year of school great. She treats the kiddos as if they were her own. Honestly, we have no words for how grateful we are to her for this school year!
— By Kelsie Vandeventer

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(Sabrina McGill)
Mrs.McGill is one of the kindest most compassionate teachers I have ever met. She has been through a lot and still comes to school with a smile on her face and takes care of all of her students. She is like a second mom to many of us.
— By Arianna Chancy

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(Mrs. Booe)
My mom dedicates a lot of time and effort into continuously learning and improving to better support kids. She works tirelessly with the children, their parents, other teachers, and administrators to ensure each student receives the accommodations they need and deserve. She focuses on the success of and for each student on their own terms. She sees what they are capable of and works to help them grow and show their successes.
— Carlie Crowe

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(Cheryl Ash)
She is a veteran teacher whose nomination for a prestigious award in her area of education is well-deserved!
— By Cory Beeson

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(Mrs. Jennifer Irish)
Jennifer was an excellent teacher for my son . She goes above the level of excellence for her students.
— By Kim Keller

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(Jacob Burris)
He helps high school boys
— By Casey Howard

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(Mrs. Wernz)
She is a very good teacher, and teaches things until u understand it!
— BY Darby Pilant

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(Mikah Leigh)
She goes above and beyond for her students and even their families. We have been so blessed to know her.
— By Ashton Hain

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(Hobie Harrison)
Hobie has a passion for teaching unlike many others. She teaches her lessons in a fun, engaging but relevant way everyday. And if any of her students have a difficult time, she takes the extra to to help them and will explain it in a way that makes sense to them. She gets to know every one of her students on a personal level, building that trusting relationship which is essential for learning. When students trust their teachers and believe they truly care, they will want to be in the classroom!
— By Heather Harris

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(Ashley Terrell)
Outstanding commitment to her students
— By Connie Miller

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(Hobie Harrison)
I am nominating this teacher because she is so kind and thoughtful to every single one her students.
— Keira Webb

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(Laurie Fulk)
Our son has been diagnosed with autism and had all fs until Laurie Fulk entered his life didn’t do school work would almost be expelled from school and he has turned a complete 360 this year we are so happy and thankful for the help he is receiving from his whole team but her most importantly she is such a blessing….
— By Kyle Bedwell

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(Mrs. Hughes)
She is dedicated to her students and makes the class fun and enjoyable. She makes Math exciting and the kids stay focused.
— By Sundae Mortland

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(Mr.Harden)
He’s just a very fun teacher to have around. He makes learning coding feel like a fun experience.
— By Jack

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(Mrs. Dickerson)
She is fun
— By Brantley

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(Taylor Wise)
The reson why I am nominting this Teacer for the national teacher day contest is because she helps when your stuck and gives you antoher chance.
— By Braysen

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(Mrs. Wise)
Because they are super nice and she is good with helping as much as she can and she is good at her work and is overall positive.
— By Trevor

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(Mrs. Dickerson)
I’m nominating this Teacher because she really nice and kind to us all and she helps us with anything we need.
— Chloe Bailey

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(Mrs. Dickerson)
I nominated this teacher because she makes science fun and she is really nice.
— By Tracelynn

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(Mrs. Dickerson)
I picked this teacher because she make things fun and adds other subjects.
— By maycee jacobs

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(Mis. Fester)
I am nominating this teacher because she is my favorite.
— By Sophia

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(Miss wise)
Because she is so nice to us all and she is really nice.
— By cynthia

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(Talyor Wise
Mrs.Wise is a hard working women in school and tries her best at it.

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(Mrs.Mcgill)
She is so kind andf her class is so fun.
— By Parker

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(Mr. Vanderkolk)
He is kind and his class is fun and makes me happy.
— By MAXWELL MURPHY

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( Jerisa Yingling )
She has such a kind heart and is an amazing teacher. She’ll help anyone who asks without a doubt, she truly shows that she wants you to succeed and have a future. She’s someone everyone knows and you can go to when you need a listing ear.
— By Katy porter

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(Mrs. Pahmeier)
Mrs. Pahmeier is a kind teacher in 6 grade
— By Leland Adams

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(Ashley Terrell)
She is a very good art teacher to my daughter and all kids she teaches. She has helped me daughter come out of her comfort zone and has helped her achieve so many obstacles in life.
— By Shellia Gilbert

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(Jennifer LeDune)
She is one of the most hardworking and caring teachers in the world!
— By Jacie Fonderhide

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(Ashley Mathis)
Mrs. Mathis devotes so much time and effort into giving her students the best possible experience. She is here bright and early every day, and always stays late: true devotion! She finds fun ways to keep her students engaged, and is phenomenal at teaching her content.
— By Jacob Harden

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