Clifton Park, NY, June 21, 2018 — Each week during the school year, TCT Federal Credit Union salutes local educators for their outstanding efforts. Out of the 40 weekly winners in the 2017-2018 school year, one teacher; Mrs. Chrissy Starks has been selected Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Starks teaches first grade at the Mechanicville Elementary School.
“In nominating a Teacher of the Week, I think of what they teach our children each day, how they keep them safe, and most importantly— how they treat them. Mrs. Starks is fantastic with all her students and has especially helped one student this year facing a medical issue. This student uses a wheelchair to get around and Mrs. Starks has gone out of her way to make that student feel welcomed and included in all classroom and recess activities. Mrs. Starks demonstrates kindness and compassion every single day and instills in her students’ a love of learning. There are many teachers who do amazing things, but Mrs. Starks has shown that a lot of little things can make little boys’ and girls’ hearts fill with happiness, and that should not go unnoticed. Thanks to Mrs. Chrissy Starks from Mechanicville Elementary School for all that she does.”
The Teacher of the Week is nominated by a fellow school community member who wants to acknowledge their dedication to students and enthusiasm for learning. All school employees including teachers, aides, assistants, administration staff, janitors, nurses, bus drivers, and more are eligible to receive the award. To nominate a special school employee, email teacher@adirondackbroadcasting.com. View past Teachers of the Week at www.tctfcu.org.
Nominations are kept on file throughout the school year and one recipient is selected each Monday morning and announced on–air at Adirondack Broadcasting radio stations. The award includes gift certificates to local businesses, a commemorative plaque, flowers and gift bag. Teacher of the Week is sponsored by TCT Federal Credit Union and Adirondack Broadcasting.
About TCT Federal Credit Union: TCT Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative focused on providing their members with high-quality savings and loan services. Since 1959, TCT has assisted members and families of the tri-county teaching communities as well as employees of local businesses with their financial needs. TCT has four branches located in Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Cambridge, and Queensbury. Visit https://tctfcu.org/ for more information on membership eligibility.