Teachers on the Rise for February announced, includes Westwind, Lubbock-Cooper, Talkington

Alana Edgin, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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Ashlee Juarez of Lubbock-Cooper Middle School (LCISD) was named as a Teacher on the Rise for February 2023.
Ashlee Juarez of Lubbock-Cooper Middle School (LCISD) was named as a Teacher on the Rise for February 2023.

Three area educators have been named Teachers on the Rise for February 2023 by Mrs Baird's Bread and the United Family of stores.

The winners are Sara Thompson of Westwind Elementary (Frenship ISD), Ashlee Juarez of Lubbock-Cooper Middle School (LCISD) and Joshua Harris of Talkington School for Young Women (LISD).

Joshua Harris of Talkington School for Young Women (LISD) was named as a Teacher on the Rise for February 2023.
Joshua Harris of Talkington School for Young Women (LISD) was named as a Teacher on the Rise for February 2023.

“We want to congratulate all of our teachers and students who were a part of this round of winners,” said Nancy Sharp, corporate engagement director for The United Family. “There are so many teachers who are deserving of recognition in our communities. With a couple more months ahead of us, we encourage everyone to keep nominating!”

The teachers earned a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, lunch for two to the Texas Tech Club and a gift box full of Mrs Baird’s goodies. Students who nominated a winning teacher also received a $50 American Express gift card.

Sara Thompson of Westwind Elementary (Frenship ISD) was named as a Teacher on the Rise for February 2023.
Sara Thompson of Westwind Elementary (Frenship ISD) was named as a Teacher on the Rise for February 2023.

“We know there are many teachers in our classrooms who deserve recognition, and we look forward to receiving many more nominations this spring," said Shane Sumrow, the director of Teachers On The Rise. "We only have a few more months left in the school year to nominate teachers, so we encourage students and families to get their nominations in soon."

To nominate a teacher who has gone above-and-beyond the call of duty and deserve special recognition, visit MrsBTeacher.com.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: South Plains Teachers on the Rise for February announced