Johnson City, TN. (June 4, 2020) — To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked you to nominate teachers who have had a positive influence in your life and in our community. Our educators are working harder than ever to find creative ways to bring remote learning to our homes. Today, we announce one of our winners of Outstanding Educator in Johnson City, TN!

Danielle Mitchell is a 3rd-grade teacher at Grandview Elementary School. She was nominated by Rick Simons. 

"I have twin sons in Mrs. Mitchell's classroom and am always amazed by how she develops lesson plans to engage both of their very different learning styles," wrote Simons in the nomination. "During this COVID period, she's hosted video classroom sessions that allowed her students to see their friends and get some measure of normalcy. She's kept them on track for meeting year reading, math, and other academic goals and stayed in communication with all the parents. A truly amazing job in a truly difficult circumstance."

Mrs. Mitchell will receive a McAlister's Deli gift card as well as an Outstanding Educator certificate from McAlister's. Congratulations, Danielle, and thank you for all you do!

Kingsport, TN. (June 4, 2020) — To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked you to nominate teachers who have had a positive influence in your life and in our community. Today, we announce two of our winners of Outstanding Educator in Kingsport, TN!

Kandy Thompson and Sophie Doty are Pre-K co-teachers at Palmer Early Learning Center. They were nominated Debbie Knott. 

"These ladies have gone above and beyond with our sweet Pre-K and special-education babies," said nominator Debbie Knott. "I love these ladies and since they co-teach they deserve this together."

Sophie and Kandy will each receive a McAlister's Deli gift card as well as an Outstanding Educator certificate from McAlister's. Congratulations, Sophie and Kandy, and thank you both for all you do!

Johnson City, TN. (June 4, 2020) — To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked you to nominate teachers who have had a positive influence in your life and in our community. Today, we announce one of our winners of Outstanding Educator in Johnson City, TN!

Debbie Hatcher is a kindergarten teacher at Rock Creek Elementary. She was nominated by Dave Hatcher. 

​"I’m fortunate enough to see the sacrifices she makes daily," said Dave. "Today she helped deliver meals to underprivileged students at lunch time after conducting her morning Zoom meeting with her kindergarten class. She was also selected as teacher of the year for her district for Pre-K through 4th grade."

Debbie will receive a McAlister's Deli gift card as well as an Outstanding Educator certificate from McAlister's. Congratulations, Debbie, and thank you for all you do!

Alcoa, TN. (June 4, 2020) — To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked you to nominate teachers who have had a positive influence in your life and in our community. Today, we announce one of our winners of Outstanding Educator in Alcoa, TN!

Shay Grindstaff at Union Grove Elementary was nominated by Missy Strickland.

"Shay is extra special," said Missy in the nomination. "She not only goes above and beyond but she treats her class like they are hers. She gives when she has nothing, she loves without judgement. She’s is humble and one of the most selfless teachers you will find. Not many [are] like Shay when it comes to her students and learning."

Shay will receive a McAlister's gift card as well as an Outstanding Educator certificate from McAlister's. Congratulations, Shay, and thank you for all you do!

Alcoa, TN. (June 4, 2020) — To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked you to nominate teachers who have had a positive influence in your life and in our community. Today, we announce one of our winners of Outstanding Educator in Alcoa, TN!

Megan Deal has been a homeschool mom for years. She has a daughter going into the 4th grade, a son who will be starting kindergarten, and a 1-year-old. 

"She loves taking part in her children's education and helping them learn and grow," said nominator Sherry Montgomery. "Now more than ever parents are realizing how demanding and time consuming being a teacher or even more a homeschool teacher really is. She is a wonderful mom/teacher who try's to make each day fun and educational."

Megan is awarded a McAlister's gift card as well as an Outstanding Educator certificate from McAlister's. Congratulations, Megan, and thanks for all you do!