Banks Named February Super Star Teacher
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J.D. Dickerson Primary School Teacher Emmaline Banks was surprised with balloons and a gift on Thursday, February 13, as the Greater Vidalia Chamber presented her with the monthly Super Star Teacher award.
The Super Star Teacher award is an initiative the Chamber began last year to honor the extraordinary teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty, and ultimately, impact lives. The program is overseen by Chamber Director of Operations Amber O’Connor, who spoke on the opportunity.
“The Chamber is excited to be able to offer this program to our community! We couldn’t think of a more deserving group of professionals in our workplace to be recognized for their dedication to students and their community,” she remarked. “A Super Star Teacher demonstrates excellence in leadership in their classroom along with motivation for their students. They show a high level of commitment to not only their students but their community.”
The Chamber collects nominations for the award every month, then nominations are reviewed by monthly sponsors to select a winner, who is presented with the award and prizes during the school day. Cleanspark and Dermatology Associates sponsored this month’s presentation.
During the presentation, presenters read out the nomination which earned Banks the award, as they said, “Emma Banks should be selected for Super Star Teacher because she is the epitome of a superstar when it comes to her children. She has been a paraprofessional at J. D. Dickerson for years, but this year is her first year with her own classroom as a teacher. The compassion, love, understanding, and patience that she has for her students is remarkable. She turns every opportunity into a learning experience for her students and give them chances to make better choices. Mrs. Banks is also a team player and will assist anyone, staff, parent, or student, with a calm spirit. Mrs. Banks' kind heart and selfless servitude are inspiring and the reason why she should be selected for Super Star Teacher.”
Nominations for the March Super Star Teacher award are open until Friday, February 21, and can be submitted through the Greater Vidalia Chamber Facebook page. This winner will be announced in the coming weeks.
