A surprise celebration brought excitement to Aspire Learning Academy last Friday as English teacher Rebecca Webb was named a recipient of the Texas Tech Credit Union Classroom Cash Giveaway.
Webb was surprised with a $2,500 award to support her classroom and create new opportunities for her students. The annual giveaway recognizes local educators who make a difference in the lives of their students and celebrates the important role public education plays in the community.
Each year, Texas Tech Credit Union opens nominations to the community before selecting teachers through a random drawing. Tyler Young, Consumer Banking Director at Texas Tech Credit Union, said the program is one way the organization shows its appreciation for educators.
"We realize the impact public education has on kids. We know public education is not just a job; it's a commitment teachers make. We feel like this is one way we can show our support for them as they support students," Young said.
Since the program began, Texas Tech Credit Union has awarded close to $75,000 to local teachers through the Classroom Cash Giveaway.
For Webb, the recognition was about more than the financial gift. She said it was meaningful to see members of the community recognize the work educators do every day.
"Receiving this generous gift restores my faith in the idea that there are people in our community who truly care about promoting the health of our public schools and the well-being of ALL children in Lubbock," Webb said.
Although Webb had not yet decided how she would use the money, she already had students in mind. She hopes to use the funds to help her at-risk students explore opportunities available after graduation, especially those who may be the first in their families to earn a high school diploma.
"Many of our students will be first-generation high school graduates and are unaware of all that the world has to offer them and all that they have to offer the world," Webb said. "I would love to try and provide my students with avenues to explore just how successful and meaningful their post-grad lives can be."
Young said Webb was an easy choice to celebrate after hearing about the impact she has made on the Aspire Learning Academy community.
"Everything that we've heard from administrators to co-workers to even her students, it was evident that Rebecca Webb has had a tremendous impact at Frenship ISD. So, we are just grateful for the opportunity to love and support her," Young said.
Webb also shared how much it means to work alongside educators who are committed to helping students overcome challenges and find success.
"It is an honor to be amongst true servants each day," Webb said.
Congratulations to Mrs. Webb on this well-deserved recognition! Frenship ISD is grateful for community partners like Texas Tech Credit Union who continue to invest in educators and celebrate the difference they make in the lives of students.