Thinking back to when I was in school, there were many teachers who inspired me. Teachers who took the time to teach me beyond just the books in front of us, teachers who were passionate about teaching and teachers who cared about their students.
There was the biology teacher whose creative approach to teaching helped me learn to think beyond black and white. And the English teacher who recognized that I was good at writing, but not at grammar, and pushed me to be more. The teacher who showed me how to work together with others to shine. There many teachers who helped me find myself, my talents and my passions.
Now I am a mom, and my daughters are the ones who will be inspired by teachers. Everyday my Kindergartener comes home with stories about what she learned, and I am excited for the future possibilities. Will she meet a teacher who uncovers her hidden talent? What will she be inspired to do?
There are countless possibilities through education, and this December FedEx One is helping three schools open up the doors of possibility by granting three schools the money they need to fund their dream projects. And you can help. FedEx has narrowed down the candidates to five schools and is asking you to vote for your favorite. The first place winner will receive a $25,000 grant and the second and third place winners will receive $10,000 and $5,000 grants respectively.
Voting is easy, just watch the five short YouTube videos and vote for your favorite.
PLUS when you vote and EVERY time you use the hashtag #CountlessPossiblities on Twitter and Facebook, FedEx One will donate $1 to Teach America up to $300,000.
In fact, I am going to make it easy for you. Just click the retweet button below and $1 more will be donated to Teach America. Let’s support the teachers who do so much for our children together.
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— Jen (@SuburbanMomClub) December 11, 2013
I am on a first-name basis with my FedEx guy. From tons of blogger packages coming in to tons of packages going out from my husband’s eBay business, the FedEx guy visits our house almost daily. Now with FedEx One, shipping is even easier. A flat-rate shipping service with the reliability of FedEx, perfect for getting your heavy packages to their destination in time for Christmas day.
Not only is FedEx One easy, but through December 23, FedEx will also donate $1 to Teach America for every package sent via FedEx One up to $300,000! So choose FedEx One when you ship your packages to family, friends and eBay buyers and every time you do (through December 23, 2013) you will help inspire countless possibilities through Teach America.
Let’s review the three ways you can help #CountlessPossibilities:
- Vote for your favorite school to receive a $25,000 grant. Each vote = $1 to Teach America.
- Tweet and post to Facebook using #CountlessPossibilities. Each post = $1 to Teach America.
- Ship your Christmas packages via FedEx One. Each shipment = $1 to Teach America.
Giveaway
One lucky winner will receive two “Library in a Box” prize packs – one to keep and one to give to a deserving teacher. Each prize pack is valued at $125 and includes the top 5 Best-Selling Books from Amazon for kids at the grade level (for teacher packs) and kids age (for parent packs), a $50 Amazon gift card and book plate stickers or a book plate stamp from Etsy.
To enter – Please use the Rafflecopter form below to take advantage of your entry opportunities.
Contest ends December 18, 2013.
Jim, 8th grade science teacher, is very dedicated to his students. Many kids like him.
I would like to give a library in box to DD’s teacher in our community. She is the most kind and patient one, so good to all kids.
I want to give this to my son’s teacher because she is nice and supportive
I would give them to my friend who’s classroom is next to mine.
I would give them to one of the teacher’s at the local elementary school that both my brother and I had and loved!!
i would give it to the teacher my oldest had in 1 st grade (he is now in 8th) because when we moved here in the middle of the school year, my son was about to be held back because of the horrible teacher he had before we moved. Mrs. Swanson turned him around and he once again enjoyed going to school and passed first grade with flying colors! 🙂
I would give this to the teacher that my daughter had in the first Grade. She instilled such a love for reading in my daughter, and now in the 4th grade she is reading well above grade level and LOVES to read!
We would give this to my son’s teacher from last year. She was the most positive teachers that my son has ever had.
I would love to give a Library in a Box to my daughter’s teacher. She is in 1st grade and my little pumpkin is learning so much! Very proud of all of the work she’s doing.
I would give a library in a box to my son’s teacher. She deserves it !!
I would give this sons teacher. She has picked up on the changes in our home by listening. So glad he has a teacher that cares.
My old thrid grade teacher. She always went out of her way to make sure all the students felt comfortable around everyone and that they were always involved.
I would give this to my daughter’s preschool teacher last year, Teacher Bobbie, because she is soo nice and patient.
I would give it to my mother in law. 🙂
My daughters teacher, she is always buying books for her classroom
Our 5th/6th gifted teacher is THE best, hands down! She is sweet and kind and provides just the right amount of challenge and encouragement her students need. She truly can teach to several levels across all key subjects and throws in some fun projects and opportunities for the kids too.
My daughter’s 2nd grade teacher, Mr. Thomas, would receive this. He is passionate and involved. He keeps the kids engaged and makes learning fun.
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I would give them to the g/t teacher in my building. She works really hard.
I would give this to my daughter’s fourth grade teacher. She is very inspiring.
My son’s preschool teacher because she has to keep a dozen 4 year-olds in line!
I would give to my daughter’s current AIG teacher who encourages her love of reading and makes learning fun
My sons preschool teachers! They are awesome!
I would give the other prize pack to my daughter’s 4th grad teacher.
She is so encouraging about keeping my daughter and the other classmates reading.
And with budget cut backs this prize pack would be great addition to the classroom.
I have a friend who is an AWESOME teacher!
I don’t know any teachers personally, but my mom works in a school. I would let her choose someone she thinks would put them to good use.
My friend Jen because shes a great teacher who loves her kids.
My son has reading difficulties and over the past few years he’s had the same teacher a few times now. She’s wonderful with the kids and my son and she’s really helped him so much with his reading. I’d love to gift this to her.
My grandson’s first grade teacher is very deserving- he’s very advanced and bored in class but they don’t have the gt programs set up until they are older in our school district so she has been working with his mom to try to keep him challenged.
I would give it to my son’s 1st grade teacher because she really cares about the kids.
I would donate it to a wonderful kindergarten teacher.She taught 2 of my kids back when they were still in public school (they are home schooled now).She was always more concerned with each individual child and not the standardized testing they school board shoved down the throats of teachers,students,and parents.
My daughters kindergarten teacher. She was so wonderful with her and helped her so much
I would give it to my daughter in law who has been a teacher for 10 years. She has worked with the most disadvantaged students to the most affluent. One year when working with the disadvantaged children everything on her Christmas list was for her students and not for herself. Besides being an incredible teacher who the parents request her now @ the advantaged school she is an exceptional mother to my grandson .
This would be huge for me, as I am a soon-to-be teacher. This would be a huge kickstart for my classroom. Teachers are remarkable!
My sons third grade teacher. When my son was in his class he looked forward to going to school for the first time.
I’d give it to the librarian in my son’s school. She takes a very keen interest in the children and since the school is new, it would benefit everyone!
It would go to my friend’s daughter because she is an outstanding teacher.
I would give this to my daughter’s 5th grade teacher. She is wonderful!
I would give this to my nephew’s teacher because she is great working with his learning disabilities.
My daughters teacher would receive one. She has been the best this school year with my daughter and her Autism. She is so patient with her and emails me with updates about how she’s doing. She is truly a blessing in the teaching community.
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My sons kindergarten teacher Mrs. Scace would get this. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I would give this to my daughters 6th grade English Teacher. She was real helpful to my daughter when she was in her class.
I will give it my daughters teacher
I would give this to my son’s teacher Mrs. Tester. She is an amazing teacher and she really loves her students.
I would give it to my daughters preschool teacher, it is amazing how much my daughter has learned since starting
I would gift these books to my grandson’s teacher, I know she would really appreciate it.
I would give it to my neighbor who is an elementary school teacher.
My town, sadly, no longer has a school, but I’d give it to my niece’s 2nd grade teacher in the next town over.
I’d give this to the science teacher at the local middle school – not only is she a great role model for the entire school but she’s a very kind, caring, and funny teacher who finds new and creative ways to get her students excited about science!
I really like the 3rd grade elementary school teacher. She is patient and kind and brings out the best in all the children in her class.
I would give to my daughter’s preschool teacher Mrs. Zabel as she treats each and every student as if they were her child.
Mr drain first grade. He deserves it because he is a really good teacher, sounds so simple but it is true!
I would give it to my daughter’s first grade teacher. This is her first year so she definitely needs a boost for her classroom library.
A friend of mine is a teacher and this would be the perfect surprise for her.
I’d give it to the kindergarten teacher at my kids’ school. She;s the best.
One of my fellow homeschooling moms would get the package.
My niece…she’s been a teacher for about 3 years and she works in a very tough school, with kids who face a lot of challenges and she refuses to leave because she wants to make a difference. She is such a positive influence. It’s amazing!
My daughter’s 4th grade teacher— she’s just wonderful!
My son’s 5th grade teacher is amazing! He encourages the class to read and to enjoy school and even dresses up as characters to help with his teaching!
I’d probably save the second one for my soon-to-be Kindergartener! Or give it to his sunday school preschool teacher. (I am currently his preschool teacher).
I would choose a teacher I didn’t know at a low income school. While I love my daughter’s school and teachers and I know there is a greater need in other areas.
I’d give it to my son’s 1st grade teacher. She is great!
I would give the “Library in a Box” to my oldest son’s 4th grade teacher because she is a tough teacher, but she inspires her students to push themselves to excel by making learning exciting, fun, and rewarding.
I would give it to my daughter’s current 3rd grade teacher. She has really helped her overcome some learning obstacles this year and has made her a better student!
I would give it to my son’s preschool teacher. She is so patient and kind with all the young children and it’s obvious she is a reason why the kids love going to school at such a young age!
I would give it to my sons Kindergarten teacher. She is amazing!
It would either be Mrs King or Mrs Sechrest. Both teach pre-k and kindergarten kids.
I would give it to my son’s reading teacher because she really tries to inspire greatness in all of her students!
My sons teacher. He makes learning fun for the kids. Even in 2nd grade he knows how important books are and reads every day.
I would give this to my cousin Keasha. She is a brand new teacher and this would be a great help for her.
I would give it to my son’s teacher! She has made sure he learned to read all before he turned 5. Love her dedication.
I would give it to my daughter’s teacher from this past year. We moved across the country, but her old teacher will always be our favorite and most deserving of anything we can give! She goes above and beyond for all of her students and is just a great person.
I would give it to my daughter’s third grade teacher (this year’s). She makes my daughter so excited to go to school every day which makes her more than deserving in my eyes!
We’re new to the area, but I would have to say that I would probably give it to one of my son’s teachers.!
My son’s Kindergarten teacher. She has been amazing in helping him transition.
my nephew’s first grade teacher would get the box.
My son’s kinder teacher!
My daughter’s preschool teacher Mrs. Mary would be so deserving of this prize. She’s a phenomenal teacher and my girls just love her to pieces.
My daughter’s teacher!
The teacher in my community who will receive a “Library in a Box” from you is Miss Rhoades at High Point Elementary. She was son’s first teacher and is really great at her job.
Miss Debbie the pre K teacher at my sons school. She has such a kind heart and does so much for the kids.
I would give it to my mom who is a teacher.
I’d give it to my son’s preschool teacher- he is quite the handful sometimes but she never gives up on him!
We just moved here recently, but one of my new friends is a first grade teacher, she lovingly talks about her students and genuinely loves them – so I think she deserves the Library in a Box!
My friend Steph Garcia is a great teacher. She is so committed to her students and goes above and beyond.
Mrs Royster at Grace Christian School She was my son’s K5 teacher and she taught him so much!
I homeschool so don’t have a teacher per se.. but I would gift this to another single mommy that homeschools
My daughter’s 3rd grade teacher at a small charter school.
I would love to give this to my son’s preschool teacher! She’s amazing with the kids.
I’m not sure where I’d donate the books, but we have a ton of low-income schools in our area that would love books for their students.
I would give the box to my son;s current teacher, she needs all the help she can get with the new Common Core bogging everyone down!
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