2022 Flame For Learning Award Celebration

"What greater work is there than training the mind and forming the habits of the young?"

These profound words were uttered by the Christian Saint John Chrysostom in 400 A.D. And they are just as relevant today as they were 1600 years ago.
 
Because of the importance of teachers in developing and educating children, the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce has adopted the Flame For Learning Award.  In so doing, it our goal to support and elevate the teaching profession in the public schools. This award recognizes outstanding creativity and innovation in the classroom and nominees are selected strictly on merit, without regard to school or residence. The recipient of the award is named the Johnston County Teacher of the Year and will represent the Johnston County Public School System in the North Carolina Teacher of the Year competition.

We are proud to announce our 2022 Flame for Learning Semifinalists:

Amanda Astoske - Smithfield-Selma High
Jennifer Beninate - Four Oaks Elementary
LiAnn Cheong - Riverwood Elementary
Maria Eby - Dixon Road Elementary
Kristine Gear - Innovation Academy
Shannon Gibson - Pine Level Elementary
Rachel Hardin - West View Elementary
Beverly Harper - Smithfield Middle
Lee Hudson - West Johnston High
Amanda Jackson - South Smithfield Elementary
Carlos Jimenez - Selma Middle
Gail Lawhorn - River Dell Elementary
Will Marshall - West Johnston High
Karen Newhart - Riverwood Elementary
Melissa Pearce - Cleveland High
Meredith Rakowski - Clayton High
Patience Spivey - Smithfield Middle
Robin Tingle - Thanksgiving Elementary
Abigail Valdes - Cooper Elementary
Brandy Williams - Selma Elementary
 
Help us celebrate and honor our teachers!

This program requires sponsorship dollars, much of which is given to the semifinalists in the form of prize money.    

All sponsors will be recognized during the award ceremony. If you have questions, please let me know. Thank you for supporting our teachers as the true professionals they are and the passion they exhibit each day in the classroom.
 
Thank you for supporting our TEACHERS!