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Perryville teacher wins Wal-Mart grant for school

May 11, 2007|BRENDA S. EDWARDS

PERRYVILLE - A comment from a Perryville Elementary School fifth-grader helped win a generous cash prize for the school from Wal-Mart SuperCenter in Danville.

James Sprague, a science teacher in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades, was named "Teacher of the Year" Thursday by the Danville Wal-Mart after fifth-grader Kristen Adams submitted Sprague's name in the contest saying, "He's cool, funny, a dare devil, gives us candy. He has animals like lizards."

Sprague received a $1,000 grant for the school, a $100 gift card to buy supplies for his classroom, a Teacher of the Year polo shirt and personalized certificate.

Wal-Mart and Sam's Club associates across the county announced the names of local winners this week in connection with National Teacher's Day on Tuesday. One teacher was chosen as a local winner by each Wal-Mart store, Sam's Club, Neighborhood Market store and Wal-Mart Distribution Center. More than 4,000 teachers, nominated by students and members of the communities, were honored this year.

"The teachers in our area are superb," said Danville Wal-Mart Manager Sean Cain.

"This selection process was not an easy one, but we are happy to recognize James Sprague and share this great news in our community."

One of 62 nominated

The Perryville teacher was one of 62 elementary and high school teachers from the Danville area nominated for the local award.

Kassie Barnes, a special education teacher in Stanford Elementary School's primary department, also was named Teacher of the Year on Monday by the Stanford Wal-Mart. She won the award after nominations from several students and parents.

The Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year recognition is part of a three-tiered program, Cain said. All local teachers awarded a local grant have the opportunity to apply for state Teacher of the Year honors to receive a $10,000 grant for their schools. Each state winner is automatically entered into national competition. One national winner will be selected this fall and will receive an additional $25,000 education grant for a total of $36,000 for their school.

Wal-Mart has honored more than 25,000 teachers nationwide since 1995 and has donated more than $18.65 million to local schools.

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