I will get things started here, since some of you are being shy and I can't win anyway.

The teachers that made the biggest impact on me growing up were:

Donna Shealy, my first-grade teacher at Oak Grove Elementary School
Sherri Morrison, my newspaper adviser at Lexington High School
Karen Croxton, my quiz bowl and science olympics coach at Lexington High School
Laura McMahan, my Teacher Cadet teacher at Lexington High School
Ms. Dantzler, quiz bowl teacher at Lexington Middle School

My children have only lived here one year, but Michelle Enright at Pleasant Hill Elementary School is outstanding. As is the entire staff at Pilgrim Lutheran Church preschool program is fantastic, as well.

I would like to nominate Mrs Sue Batson, a 3rd grade teacher from HE Corley Elementary school. She is an awesome teacher who really cares about her students. She is a great leader and teaches life long lessons to her kids.

The teacher that had the most impact on my life was Lisa Gantt, my high school Chemistry I and AP teacher. By the tenth grade I knew I was going to go to college and major in a hard science discipline, I just didn't know which one. Her love of Chemistry and the joy she showed in teaching inspired me to choose Chemical Engineering. Three degrees and nearly twenty years later, that passion still lives on in my professional career.

I WOULD LIKE TO HONOR MRS RENEE NORD AT BOOKMAN ROAD ELEMENTARY. SHE TEACHES EIGHT OR NINE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. SHE HAS TAUGHT MY SON FOR TWO YEARS NOW. SHE PICKS THESE CHILDREN UP EVERYDAY BY FINDING THEIR ABILITIES AND LETTING THEM SHINE INSTEAD OF THEIR DISABILITY. THANKS RUTHIE MOSSER

I would like to nominate Audrey Andrieski, a 2nd grade teacher in the STEMS program at North Springs Elementary School in Richland Two. She is a positive, energetic teacher who comes to school every day ready to get the kids excited about learning. She spends many evenings and weekend days preparing lessons for her students and it shows in her classroom.

I would like to nominate Joanne Goldsborough, a kindergarten teacher in the STEMS program at North Springs Elementary School in Richland Two. She has taught both my children and they both loved going to kindergarten every day. She works hard to keep the children engaged in their work and makes learning fun!

I would like to nominate Nancy Treisch, an ALERT teacher in Richland Two at North Springs Elementary School. My son loves his one day a week with her in the ALERT classroom. She has a great sense of humor and really holds the attention of the second graders.

Here are my nominations: Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Close, 1st grade Mrs. Taylor, 5th grade Jeanie Palen
Pleasant Hill Middle School: 6th grade science, Andrew Brooks, 6th grade Math, Tara Marcum

Ginny Freiburger (now at Pleasant Hill Elementary) was my daughter's preschool teacher at Saxe-Gothe CDC. My little girl went from "I'm not going to preschool and YOU CAN't MAKE ME!" to "Why can't I go EVERY DAY?" under Miss Ginny's care and guidance. As her first teacher, Ginny created an environment of love, support, care and acceptance that has allowed my child to flourish in elementary school. She will always have a special place in my heart as well as my daughter's heart.

Betsy Goodman, EAGLES teacher at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, has had a profound impact on my older daughter's elementary school education. Mrs. Goodman inspires her students to challenge themselves and their way of thinking, and to step outside their comfort zone and try new things. Mrs. Goodman truly understands the nature and needs of gifted learners, and she appreciates their unique qualities and inquisitive minds. She makes a difference every day.

Mrs Amy Dickson, 2nd grade teacher at HE Corley Elementary school. My daughter had Mrs Dickson for 1st grade and then she moved up to teaching second grade so we were lucky enough to have her two years in a row. She is great with her students and inspires them to learn.

I would like to nominate Mr. Rashad Adams, 5th grade teacher at Bookman Road Elementary School. In the simplest terms, he makes learning fun!

I would like to nominate kindergarten teacher Ms. Rebecca Zunker of Lonnie B Nelsons ACE magnet program. She is an awesome person and even more awesome teacher!!!

I would like to nominate Mrs. Tashia Myers of Sandel Elementary School. She has taught both my daughters when they were in third grade and she still keeps up with them and encourages them to do well. All the children love her and wants to be in her class. She just has that impact on students. She is a great teacher.

I have so many but today I will speak of an exceptional teacher at Gilbert Primary School, Mrs Suzi Davidson. In total she taught both my children over 4 years between K5 and 2nd grade in the Multi-Age Program there. She is an amazing Lady in so many ways but most especially in her love for our children. My kids will soon be on their way to 5th and 7th grade but they will always be part of Mrs Davidson's Awesome All Star Team and no matter what she made them feel that way, She did AMAZING work my children and I know that I could call her today and she would do whatever she could to help my children or ME and that is over and above the call of duty. I love my friend Suzi!! Gilbert is lucky to have her! (P.S. they both still use a lot of your techniques to study) AB

We love and appreciate our teacher, yes we do!!! Mrs Jamie Brunson - 4th grade teacher at Gilbert Elementary School. She Rocks!! She loves our kids and works soooo very hard day in and day out to educate them and make them the best. We thank you!! Hugs from Taylor B. Dance!!