FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025
United Supermarkets & Mrs Baird’s Bread honor six Lubbock area teachers as
Teachers on the Rise for April and May
LUBBOCK, Texas —The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the April and May winners of the 14th annual Teachers On The Rise program. Since the program’s launch in August, nominations have poured in from students and families across the South Plains, highlighting how teachers go above and beyond the call of duty and deserve special recognition.
Congratulations to our April winners: Kami Reed of Shallowater Intermediate School (Shallowater ISD), Chloe Winegeart of Levelland Middle School (Levelland ISD), and Lisa Builtron and Timmy Sicola of the Regional Day School for the Deaf at Coronado High School (Lubbock ISD).
Congratulations to our May winners: Zintia Cervera of Ramirez Elementary School (Lubbock ISD), Adriene Simpson of Laura Bush Middle School (Lubbock Cooper ISD), and Kayci Smith of Frenship High School (Frenship ISD).
“We are thrilled to celebrate this final round of winners,” said Abie Rampy, director of public relations for The United Family. “Teachers serve such a vital purpose in our communities, and they are incredibly deserving of recognition. We love this program and look forward to another successful year in the fall! Congratulations to all 28 Teachers on the Rise honorees!”
“This has been a tremendous year for the Teachers On The Rise program,” said Shane Sumrow, the program’s director. “We received more than 2,000 nominations from students and families across the South Plains telling us about great educators. To date, the program has recognized 379 teachers who demonstrate greatness in our classrooms. We look forward to surprising more teachers this fall!”
Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, lunch for two to the Texas Tech Club, and a gift box full of Mrs Baird’s goodies. The students who nominate a winning teacher also receive a $50 American Express gift card. Teachers On The Rise is supported by Atmos Energy, the year-end banquet sponsor.
To nominate a teacher from your school, visit www.MrsBTeacher.com. Follow the Teachers On The Rise Program throughout the school year, including the latest monthly winners on their social media pages: Instagram: @LUBBTOTR an
Mrs Baird’s and The United Family® Facebook pages:
www.facebook.com/mrsbairds
Media Contacts:
Joey Marcades
Communications Manager PR & Community Specialist
C: 806.281.8078
jmarcades@unitedtexas.com
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