Our mother 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 a monetary gift 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.
This is the 11th year for the Mary F. Holton Inspirational Teacher Gift. My brother presents the gift to Michelle Sambas. In addition to the check, the teacher receives an inscribed memento.
some of the past recipients
Stacy Hallowes (2011), Michelle Sambas (2015), Todd Boyd (2012),
Amy Hiles (2013), Hana Wiegel (2010), Tim Coudret (2006), Stephen Clines (2008)
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