Thank America's Teachers - $100,000 Dream Big Teacher Challenge

     Farmers Insurance Agency announces it Dream Big Teacher Challenge.
A unique initiative for people all across America to go on-line and personally thank any teacher present or former.
     In addition to thanking a teacher, you can vote for a proposal to help a teacher receive a $2,500 grant for a school educational project.  Creative minds all over America have submitted project proposals that could lead to community dollars for their school.  These dedicated teachers are working hard to bring innovative opportunities to the children they serve.

Our Local Teachers Being Sponsored

K. Husarik        Parkview Elementary School

M. Lorenzatti    Parkview Elementary School

      K. Burgan         Columbia Central Jr. High School

A. Schaaf         Parkview Elementary School

     MARCH VOTING IS HAPPENING NOW!

     Anyone can cast their votes for one or all of their teacher's proposals in their local communities or across the country.  You can even vote once per day. Winners will be announced in April.  

     This grant proposal contest has three seasonal phases.  Three amazing chances for teachers to secure $2,500 for advanced learning for their students. Proposal winners will then be able to apply for the $100,000 Grand Prize Dream Big Challenge.

Contest Period          Teacher Proposal        Public Votes           Winners

                                         Submissions                                          Announced

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SPRING                         FEBRUARY                 MARCH               APRIL

SUMMER                            MAY                       JUNE                 JULY

FALL                        AUGUST/SEPTEMBER       OCTOBER           NOVEMBER

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     We encourage you to thank a teacher, vote for proposals and help get the word out.  Encourage your school districts teachers to submit proposals for summer and fall seasons.  Working together to bring the best in educational opportunities to students in your area.

     For the benefit of our children, it is wonderful to have a 

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Community involvement project we can all participate in.

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Dream Big Teacher Challenge

                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                      

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Vote For Nicole Williams' Proposal in Thank A Million Teachers Contest

Mrs. Nicole  Williams
Thank A Million Teachers Contestant

      Insurance contest Thank A Million Teachers announces Nicole Williams as one of the finalists eligible to win a $2,500 grant for her proposal.

       Nicole Williams is an English Teacher at Columbia Central Junior High School in Steger, Illinois. She teaches English to six, seventh and eighth grade students.  Her love of English planted the seed of becoming a teacher at a young age. She shared a meaningful testimony of how her family’s support and encouragement during her college years helped her manage her life and studies.  She accomplished her Internship with a high school English teacher and acquired her direction for her dream job. Though she did research other positions within her field, none held the appeal for her that serving as an English Teacher did. 

         Her proposal for what she would do with the grant money is quite innovative. She has recognized each student has an individual reading comprehension level no matter what grade they are in. Her goal is to provide subject books in various reading levels, to be utilized in the same classroom. This would help a teacher teach the core subject, keeping all students current while still accommodating those whose comprehension levels still need to mature and helping accelerated students maintain interest by allowing each mind the challenge it craves.  Her proposal could pioneer a more customized approach to teaching that could be used as a model for schools across the nation. This program would benefit students for years to come.

   Mrs. Williams shared some of her secrets to successful teaching. Naturally, before she began teaching she had her own notions of how the classroom setting would be. In true teacher spirit of always learning; she found ways to work with each class that was surprisingly different.  Each grade and each class had an atmosphere of its own. Mrs. Williams would adjust her classroom management skills to suit the environment of the classroom. What worked easily for one class, did not work for another. She investigated and found the right touch to make each classroom successful. She has the gift of humor that her students appreciate and she always makes learning fun.  She rises to the challenge of finding a way to connect with her students enabling them to master the subjects at hand.  

   She is quite aware other teachers have their own gifting and easily asks for help when she sees an area that could be improved.  This teacher is part of a group that shares new ideas, tips and ways to incorporate new technology in the classroom.

    Her personal rewards come from seeing her students “light bulb” moments and watching them blossom over the years. She would like all the students in her school to have the same advantages to learning as other communities have.

   Paul Preuss, Director of Curriculum of District 194 spoke highly of Mrs. Williams noting her gift for innovation and her willingness to take a risk to advance education. Her talent for seeing a problem, need or challenge and finding a better way to accomplish it makes her an outstanding teacher.

   The Best of Luck to You Mrs. Nicole Williams and Thank You for Your Creative Innovations!

VOTE For Nicole Williams Proposal at www.thankamillionteachers.com

News: RUSH TO HELP TEACHERS WIN $100,000 GRANT!

$100,000 Dream Big Challenge

 Dedicated to improving communities, best rated insurance company is sponsoring a contest to support great teachers.  The 2014 Contest is TWO great contests in one.

 First:     Teachers can win a $2,500 School Supply Shopping Spree

Second:  Teachers eligible for $2,500 School Supply Shopping

               Spree can apply to receive a grant for $100,000 for their

               school.

It’s all about smart moves. In addition to making people smarter about insurance, our aim is to support our teachers who dedicate their lives to making their communities smarter. We hope to activate a community to support those teachers who strive for excellence in teaching their children.  Great teachers help everybody win, the children who receive a good education, and the community that raises a generation of bright children with unlimited potential for their futures.

How Can You Help?

1. Thank a Teacher by going to website and clicking on contest link.
2. Rally others to vote for the teacher that was thanked.
3. Let the teacher know they are eligible for contest and can now apply for $100,000 Grant to put towards something marvelous for their students and their school.
4. Find a Farmer's Agent to sponsor the proposal.

Take action today. Talk to friends, neighbors, relatives, church members and club members that you are associated with. Get as many on board as you can and lead others to recruit people for votes. These are easy steps to take for a chance to win amazing benefits for your community, TEACHERS and SCHOOLS.

Our insurance agency has teamed up with Adopt A Classroom Organization and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and will team up with you in helping  you raise the bar for your community.

Contest runs May 6, 2014 to July 31, 2014.

Contest for Teachers

     Teachers play a vital role in our country. Countless teachers spend a good part of their lives not only teaching the basics of education to children, but also pouring wisdom and expanding children's ideas. Many of the things a Great Teacher imparts to a child do not come from the books they study. Instead, they pour a little bit of themselves into each child that shapes and expands a child's creative boundaries.
     Farmers Insurance is recognizing Great Teachers by offering a $100,000 prize for their school. If you are a Teacher you can enter at www.thankamillionteachers.com  Others can use this same link to vote for a proposal for a teacher and also to thank a teacher. Take the time today to help a Teacher be recognized for the hard work they do and the blessing it will pour on the children they are connected with.
     As we celebrate teachers, it may not be commonly known that teachers can receive discounts on auto insurance, home insurance and life insurance through our Occupational Affinity Groups. We find it a great way to serve the teachers who serve others.