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Gold Star Teacher of the Month

Gold Star Teacher of the Month

94.7 QDR and our friends at April Stephens Team at EXP Realty want to put the spotlight on the hard-working teachers around the Triangle who educate, inspire, and motivate our kids to be the best version of themselves. Somehow ‘Thank You’ isn’t enough – which is why we want to give them special recognition with our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month award!

Click below to fill out our short form and nominate a teacher that you feel has gone above and beyond for their students!

Click here to make your nomination!

Each month, we’ll choose a nominee and recognize them as the QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month which includes special recognition on the air, on social media, and a $100 Visa gift card provided by April Stephens Team at EXP Realty. 

While you’re in the carpool lane or helping with virtual learning, send yourself a reminder to help QDR shine the spotlight on the teacher who goes the extra mile for our future!

QDR Gold Star Teachers of the Month

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2025 – Chief Jonathan Denton

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

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2025 – Kristen Lundberg

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

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2025 – Hannah Harrison

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

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2025 – Jennifer Hinton

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

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