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August is QDR’s Gold Star Teacher Appreciation Month!
With the help of our friends at Crossroads Ford in Cary, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to the hard working teachers who help inspire and motivate our kids to be the best version of themselves.
But we need your help! Click here and nominate a teacher that has had a positive impact on your child’s life.
Starting August 1st, we’ll spotlight a “Gold Star Teacher” of the day and reward them with a $25 gift card to Crabtree Valley Mall.
They’ll also have the chance to win the Grand Prize – $1,500 to stock their classroom courtesy of Crossroads Ford in Cary.
QDR Gold Star Teachers of the Month
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for July is Elizabeth Brush, 1st grade teacher at Lafayette Year Round Elementary. Elizabeth was nominated by Shannon Grice, who says, “When my son finished kindergarten, I requested a 1st grade teacher that could help him achieve his reading goals, as he was not completely on grade-level at…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for June is Nell “Nellie” Rushton, head teacher for special education and assistant coach for the soccer team at Rolesville Middle School. Nell “Nellie” Rushton was nominated by all of the following people: Christine Tassitino: “Nellie cares endlessly for her students and their diverse needs. She goes above and…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the Month is Kathryn “Camille” Robbins, second grader teacher at Middle Creek Elementary School in Apex. Kathryn “Camille” Robbins was nominated by all of the following people. Camille received a commemorative plaque from Creative Images in Cary, $100 from Crabtree to shop at Auntie Anne’s, and an additional $100 to shop anywhere at Crabtree, a…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for April is Chief Jonathan Denton, Fire Technologies Teacher at Harnett Central High School. Chief Denton was nominated by many, including, Hailley Allen, who says, “He has inspired me and pushed me to my best. He has passed along his knowledge of a firefighter down to me…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for March is Kristen Lundberg, theatre teacher at Fuquay Varina Middle School. Kristen was nominated by Barbara Svalina, who says, “We all know our teachers are wonderful, but when a teacher really sees what is in your child before you do and find their niche. Ms. Lundberg…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for February is Hannah Harrison, teacher at Brier Creek Elementary. Hannah was nominated by her mom Catherine, who says, “This is Hannah’s first year teaching, and since graduating from N. C. State in May (Go Pack!), she has created a fun and inviting place for her class…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for January is Jennifer Hinton, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School Mrs. Hinton was nominated by Amanda Bell, who says, “Jennifer is a school favorite! She is always going above and beyond to make students feel welcomed, appreciated, loved and supported. She has…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for November is Holly Potts, art teacher at Lead Mine Elementary School. Ms. Potts was nominated by 32 different people including, teachers, peers, and relatives for our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month. Ms. Potts is not only the BEST art teacher, and proudly our school’s…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for October is Tabitha Hinnant, teacher at Rand Road Elementary School Tabitha was nominated by her teachers assistant Traci who said, “I work with Tabitha. She is a special education teacher for grades 2 through 5. She has a vast array of experience working in high schools,…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for September is Meredith Fordham, teacher at Four Oaks Elementary School. Mrs. Fordham is a teacher that makes sure no child is left behind. She always meets every student with a smile and hug. She is a kindergarten teacher but her impact is so much more. During…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Jennifer Eudy, teacher at Floyd L. Knight School. Jennifer was nominated by Angie Womack, her assistant, who says, “Ms. Eudy is an amazing teacher that works with children and adults with special needs. She has worked at Floyd L. Knight school in Lee County for 21…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Carrie Andrews, Orchestra Teacher at C.E. Jordan High School in Durham. Carrie was nominated by Annie Harrison who says, “Carrie has been the orchestra teacher at Jordan for two years, and in that time has turned a tiny, struggling program into a thriving community of young…… Continue Reading