Market Street and Mrs Baird’s Bread^® announced the October winners of the second annual Teachers On The Rise program. Nominations poured in from students and families across North Texas explaining the ways their teacher(s) go above-and-beyond the call of duty and why they deserve special recognition.

Prosper ISD is proud to have Rushing Middle School Choir Director, Stephen Lovell as one of the three October 2022 recipients. He was nominated by the Hoye Family. Rushing principal, Danielle Wallace said that, "Mr. Lovell is incredibly dedicated to the growth of his students! He makes everything he does in class cool and that translates to excitement in the kids. He creates an environment that fosters creativity and allows kids to be themselves! He is an asset to Rushing Middle School and our choir program. We are blessed to have him in Prosper ISD!"

“We want to congratulate all of our teachers and students who were a part of this first round of winners,” said Nancy Sharp, corporate engagement director for The United Family. 

“This has been a tremendous start for the Teachers On The Rise program so far,” said Shane Sumrow, the program’s director. “Through these nominations, we have already heard countless testimonials about the great things teachers are doing in our classrooms.”

Winning teachers receive a $100 Market Street gift card, $100 American Express gift card and a gift basket full of Mrs Baird’s goodies. The students who nominate a winning teacher also receive a $50 American Express gift card.

To nominate a teacher from your school, visit www.MrsBTeacher.com.