Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaways at Hilbish Ford

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” - Albert Einstein

As a long-time sponsor for the Teacher of the Month programs for Kannapolis City Schools and Cabarrus County Schools, Hilbish Ford recognizes the efforts of our teachers and the outstanding work they do.  Teachers inspire our students to be their very best and impact their lives far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. 

As a way to say thank you, we invite all of the teachers in Cabarrus County to enter a special contest just for them!  When you enter our Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway*, you'll have a chance to win one of these 3 prizes:

• 4 Tires (up to $300 value)
• Auto Detailing ($150 value)
• The Works – includes Synthetic Blend Oil Change, Tire Rotation, Brake Inspection & more ($40 value)

Enter the Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway

*Contest ends Thursday, May 11, 2017.  Winners will be notified by email on Friday, May 12, 2017.  Winners must respond within 72 hours or another name will be drawn.  Teacher ID must be presented in order to claim your prize. 

KCS Presents the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award for March 2017

Congratulations to Eric Anderson, who was recognized by Kannapolis City Schools and presented with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month for March 2017!

Eric Anderson is an amazing 8th grade math teacher at Kannapolis Middle School. It doesn’t matter if students are math superstars or have often been afraid of math, Mr. Anderson makes sure that math becomes fun and meaningful for everyone that he teaches. The student that nominated Mr. Anderson described himself as always having a hard time with math. However, he said Mr. Anderson has made sure that he understands every lesson and is learning the concepts of math. The student also said that Mr. Anderson makes learning fun and truly cares about all of his students. That is why he nominated Mr. Anderson and said he is one of his favorite teachers.

We are extremely proud that Eric is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are and delighted to present him with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award. Congratulations!

Click here to nominate a Kannapolis City Schools teacher for the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award!

KCS Teacher Breaks Record as Two-Time Winner of Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award

Congratulations to Fran Patterson, the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month for February 2017!

Fran Patterson is an outstanding kindergarten teacher at Fred L. Wilson Elementary School. She received a record-setting THIRTEEN nominations from families and students that could not say enough good things about how wonderful she is. Fran is our first two-time winner of the Hilbish Award. She first received the honor back in 2011. We normally don’t select repeat winners, but we could not ignore so many heart-felt nominations.

Here is just a sampling:

“There are no words to describe how appreciative we are of Mrs. Patterson. I have never come across an individual as genuine and caring as she is. She has helped my children to read and achieve their goals.” 

“Before starting at Fred L. Wilson, my son was diagnosed with Select Mutism, had severe anxiety, and would not speak at school. It took Mrs. Patterson maybe a month and my son was comfortable enough to speak with her and most other teachers.”  

“Mrs. Patterson goes over and beyond her duties as a teacher and genuinely cares for her students. We could not ask for a better teacher!” Even one of her students sent in a nomination, “My teacher is the best. She helps me with my reading.” 

Another mom ended her nomination by summing up the feelings of her entire family when it comes to Mrs. Patterson: “We love her dearly."

Fran was presented with a plaque and a gift of $300 from Hilbish Ford during the February 2017 Kannapolis Board of Education meeting.  We are so proud of Fran and delighted that she is our first two-time winner of the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award.  Congratulations!

Click here if you would like to nominate a Kannapolis City Schools teacher for the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award!

KCS Presents the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award for January 2017

Congratulations to Alexandria Gordon, who was recognized by Kannapolis City Schools and presented with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award for January 2017!

Alexandria is a passionate fourth grade teacher at Shady Brook Elementary School who strives to make a difference in the life of each student she teaches every day. She goes above and beyond in meeting all of her students’ needs. Alex meets individually with every student and sets goals that work for them at their level, while encouraging them to learn and grow. She provides opportunities for her students to be leaders in the classroom and to learn from each other through interactive and engaging lessons.

She sets parents at ease and has excellent communication with them. Both parents and students alike adore Alex. A parent recently praised Alex for her genuine love of each and every one of her students and said,

“When you walk into her room, you can feel the spirit of family throughout the room. When you see her students they truly focus on Teamwork making the Dream work.” 

Congratulations Alex and thank you for going above and beyond for our students!  Alex was presented with a plaque and a gift of $300 from Hilbish Ford during the Kannapolis Board of Education meeting in February 2017.

Click here to nominate a Kannapolis City Schools teacher for the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award!

Colleen Barrese Shines as our KCS Teacher of the Month

Colleen Barrese is a dedicated and compassionate third grade teacher at Jackson Park Elementary School. She believes that her students should have a stable, loving, and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature. It is important to Colleen that each of her students has a voice and is heard. Colleen not only plans individual learning that best meets the needs of each student in her class, but she also recognizes and celebrates the growth of every student. One parent said, “She knows how to motivate them, what makes them tick, and how to get them to fall in love with learning.”

Colleen integrates fun and practical lessons in her classroom to get her students excited about learning.  For example, she turns a simple cup lid into a force and motion experiment or designs a garden while studying area and perimeter and then actually has the garden built. You can often walk by her classroom windows and see math problems written in dry erase marker. These are just a few examples of why Colleen’s students love being in her class and love going to school.

We are excited recognize Colleen as an exceptional teacher and proud to honor her as our Teacher of the Month. Congratulations Colleen!

Click to Nominate A Kannapolis City Schools' Teacher for our Teacher of the Month Award

KCS Teacher of the Year Honored by NC Auto Dealers Association

Jacki Lane and Tim Vaughn

The NC Auto Dealers Association has honored the Kannapolis City Schools' Teacher of the Year with a $600 gift package to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.

Jacki Lane is a STEM teacher at Jackson Park Elementary and was named the KCS Teacher of the Year last September.  Hilbish Ford General Manager, Tim Vaughn, presented Jacki Lane with the award during the Kannapolis City Board of Education meeting in June 2016.

The NC Auto Dealers Association honors outstanding teachers across the state each year by giving them gift packages to the Grove Park Inn. It is their way of thanking the teachers for their excellence and dedication to the children of North Carolina.

Hilbish Ford is part of the NC Auto Dealers Association. The dealership also supports Kannapolis City Schools by sponsoring the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award, which honors outstanding KCS teachers throughout the school year.

Everyone in KCS is extremely grateful for the ongoing support of the NC Auto Dealers Association and Hilbish Ford.

Click here to read the original story by Kannapolis City Schools.

Kannapolis City Schools Presents Danielle Ellington with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award

Danielle Ellington is an outstanding 5th grade teacher at Kannapolis Intermediate School. Her interactive and thoughtful teaching methods keep her students excited about school and eager to learn. 

Danielle is able to take the material she is teaching in class and turn it into memorable experiences for her students. For example, she made Pilgrim stew in her classroom to teach the students about the first Thanksgiving. She also made butter and candles as part of Colonial Day in her classroom. One parent praised Danielle for this type of attentive and time consuming planning for her classes and said her daughters will always remember these lessons. The parent also said she appreciates that Danielle communicates not only her daughter’s shortcomings, but also her accomplishments. Danielle is very considerate in pointing out the good in each of her students and they recognize how much she cares about them as a result. She is truly an asset to Kannapolis Intermediate School.

We are extremely proud that Danielle is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are and delighted to present her with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award. Congratulations!

Click here to nominate an outstanding teacher in the Kannapolis City Schools district.

Cory Stirewalt Named Kannapolis City Schools' Outstanding Teacher of the Month

Kannapolis City Schools recognized Cory Stirewalt for his excellence in the classroom by presenting him with the Hilbish Ford Outstanding Teacher of the Month Award for March 2016.  Cory is an exceptional AP and Honors Social Studies teacher at A.L. Brown High School. Although his classes are rigorous and challenging, he is a well-loved teacher whose students excel academically and leave the classroom prepared for college and the future.

When asked why they are nominating Cory for the Hilbish Ford Outstanding Teacher of the Month Award, one parent praised him for his excellent teaching instruction, as well as how he approaches his job as a teacher and leads his students by example. The parent said he recently asked his child a couple political questions and was pleased to hear very thoughtful and intelligent responses, rather than receiving the usual one word answers. This was a result of time spent in Cory’s class last semester. Parents also commended Cory for his presentation skills during open house and the time he took at the beginning of the semester to provide information about what to expect in the class and to explain his educational philosophy.

We are extremely proud that Cory is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are and delighted to present him with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award for March 2016. Congratulations!

Click here to nominate an outstanding teacher in the Kannapolis City Schools district.

KCS Kindergarten Teacher, Deanna Shue, Receives Hilbish Ford's Teacher of the Month Award

Deanna Shue, Kindergarten Teacher, Jackson Park Elementary School
   

Deanna Shue is a loving and passionate kindergarten teacher at Jackson Park Elementary School. She loves every single student and it shows. Deanna spends quality time with each student and teaches them in a way they will learn. She understands that every child can learn in their own way. One parent praised Deanna for not only teaching her students reading, writing and math, but for giving them a safe learning environment where they gain self confidence. Another parent stated that Deanna was “placed on earth to teach and influence kids”. The parent also said, “She doesn’t just teach for a job, it’s a passion and gift”. This parent had Deanna as a first grade teacher 20 years ago and she was thrilled that her daughter was in Deanna’s kindergarten class.

We are extremely proud that Deanna is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are and delighted to have Tim Vaughn, General Manager at Hilbish Ford, present her with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award.  Congratulations!