Mom loved learning and wanted others to be excited about learning too. She was a great advocate of teachers and felt teachers didn't get enough recognition and support. 
When Mom died, the four of us and Dad donated money to the London Schools Foundation. The interest from the money enables us to give $500 to a high school teacher each year. Each Spring high school students nominate teachers who inspire them to develop a love of learning. The teacher with the most nominations receives the gift.According to the principal, school board members, and friends, truly deserving teachers have been recipients through the years.
Tom and Jan went to London High School the end of May to present the gift to Amy Hiles, a science teacher.
When we give the check to the teacher we tell her/him that Mom's instructions are to spend it on something for her/himself. It is not for school supplies. If Mom gave a cash gift to family, she often did so with similar instructions. She felt that every once in a while you need to spend the money on something just for yourself.
In addition to the check, the teacher receives an inscribed memento as a reminder of the valuable work and service done as a teacher.
2007 Paul Edward (Ed) Maynor, 2013 Amy Hiles, 2010 Hana Wiegel, 2012 Todd Boyd, 2006 Tim Coudret, 2011 Stacey Hallowes, 2009 Benjamin (Ben) McCoy, 2008 Stephen Clines (not pictured - 2005 Mary Dietz, retired)
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