THE GAZETTE
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WOO-HOO! IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!
Congratulations to Kara Hibler of Bladensburg! She was randomly selected to win an Apple iPad for nominating Ms. Sheehan, her religion teacher at Elizabeth Seton High School in our My Favorite Teacher contest! Here is what Kara had to share:
“The teachers of Montgomery County assist in building the backbone to our communities’ future leaders. They help develop, instill qualities of character, challenge and educate all students in a positive manner. Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union wants to help recognize all teachers for their commitment to our students.” –MAFCU President and CEO, Richard Wieczorek Jr.
I am so grateful and happy to have won an iPad through the Gazette’s “My Favorite Teacher” contest. When I wrote the essay about my teacher, I knew I would be eligible to win one but that’s not why I entered; I have a passion for writing so I take any chance I get for others to see my work. This contest was perfect. When I first heard about it, I knew exactly who I was going to write about. I knew from day one of freshmen year of high school I had an amazing teacher. Fortunately I’m able to have her yet another year as my sophomore religion teacher. With writing my essay, I realized how truly blessed I am to have such a loving and caring teacher who’s passionate about what she’s teaching. With writing this essay, I was also able to realize all she does for me as her student. I know whenever I need someone to talk to, she’ll be there. She takes time out of her day to talk to you and give you advice when needed. Everyone at Seton loves her, she’s just that great of a person.
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“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”Albert Einstein. This sentiment is the reason why Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) is proud to sponsor The Gazette’s My Favorite Teacher Contest.
Similar to the dedication teachers have for their students, Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union is dedicated to make Montgomery County a better place to live and work. We achieve this by supporting local causes, offering innovative financing solutions to our neighbors and sponsoring free educational programs for both consumers and businesses.
KARA HIBLER I Grade 10 2013 iPad Winner Elizabeth Seton High School
Germantown Dental Group is proud to sponsor the My Favorite Teacher Contest. We believe the values and skills learned in the classroom are vital building blocks for life, and teachers are a major factor in passing on these skills to our children. When children take a greater interest in learning, they continue to make better and smarter life choices. At Germantown Dental Group, we support our local teachers who are teaching children values and positive behaviors, not to mention helping kids explore their unique talents so that they can reach their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
Based in Germantown, Md., Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) is a not-for-profit institution managed for the sole benefit of its members, and offers many financial services at better rates and fees. Profits are returned to MAFCU members in the form of higher savings rates, lower loan rates, and lower fees. MAFCU currently has over 25,000 members and over $270 million in assets. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers or attends school in Montgomery Country, Maryland. For more information, please visit www.mafcu.org, email mafcu@mafcu.org or call: (301) 944-1800.
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