JOIN US IN
CELEBRATING THE 14
AMAZING TEACHERS
NOMINATED TO WIN $1,500 IN CLASSROOM SUPPLIES IN 2025.
Ingrid Roberts
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
"Mrs Roberts goes above and beyond to build relationships with her students and that gets them excited about all aspects of Social Studies. She has a unique way to bring students into the geographic locations and build a love for learning about history." - Colleague
Megan Simmons
Emanuel County Institute
"Megan is a teacher who has a passion for every one of her students learning & understanding. She is a very caring & compassionate teacher." - Colleague
Antoinette Green
Swainsboro Elementary School
"She is the best. She is a great math person and can teach way easier then most teachers can and you can understand better." - Student
Steven Arnold
Vidalia High School
"Mr Arnold is the most dedicated teacher my daughter ever had. He not only teaches music, he creates leadership and commitment in the students." - Parent
Jamiyah Farmer
Toombs County Middle School
"Jamiya is passionate about her students learning both in the classroom and excelling outside of the class. She looks for ways to implement student recognition beyond the norm to make all students feel seen and to recognize small wins in learning." - Community Member
Autumn Chicola
Metter High School
"Mrs. Chicola is an outstanding example of a caring teacher that knows each student's strengths and promotes them, and their opportunities for improvement and coaches that for improvement." - Community Member
April McFadden
Tattnall County High School
"I believe that Mrs. McFadden is the best because she is the most sweetest, caring, and most-outgoing person. Whenever I would write my essays in her class back in my 9th grade year she would help me to perfect my writing, and now I can write great essays in 11th grade." - Student
Jessica Elmore
Statesboro High School
"Jessica goes above and beyond to make sure that her kids get the same education and opportunity that other students get She doesn't see their disability as a reason for them not to get as many opportunities as any other student." - Parent
Shaylin Griswold
Metter Elementary School
"She is always putting her students education and we'll being above everything else, always staying late to make sure her curriculum is the best for her students and she treats all students as her own children." - Parent
Alison Goodman
Swainsboro High School
"Mrs Goodman is the best because she always cared about what you had to say. She always let people hear everyone's side of the story and was always there when you needed her." - Student
Brandi Rowland
Johnson County Elementary School
"She is always smiling and willing to help her students." - Parent
Mallory Aaron
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
"She brings warmth, creativity, and energy into the classroom, making every child feel excited to learn." - Parent
India James
Langston Chapel Elementary School
"She cares deeply for her students and works hard to build strong relationships with families, always making sure parents feel included and supported." - School Administrator
Margo Hadden
Jenkins County Elementary School
"She puts her all into her students!" - Parent
2025 WINNERS
We’re proud to recognize 14 outstanding educators across seven Georgia counties as this year’s Teacher Pay It Forward winners. Together, they will receive $21,000 in classroom supplies, helping them continue to inspire and support students every day. Each teacher was nominated by students, parents, and community members for their dedication to making a difference in the classroom.
Congratulations to these incredible educators—and thank you to everyone who participated in celebrating them!
2025 WINNERS
We’re proud to recognize 14 outstanding educators across seven Georgia counties as this year’s Teacher Pay It Forward winners. Together, they will receive $21,000 in classroom supplies, helping them continue to inspire and support students every day. Each teacher was nominated by students, parents, and community members for their dedication to making a difference in the classroom.
Congratulations to these incredible educators—and thank you to everyone who participated in celebrating them!
Jamiyah Farmer
Toombs County Middle School
"Jamiya is passionate about her students learning both in the classroom and excelling outside of the class. She looks for ways to implement student recognition beyond the norm to make all students feel seen and to recognize small wins in learning." - Community Member
April McFadden
Tattnall County High School
"I believe that Mrs. McFadden is the best because she is the most sweetest, caring, and most-outgoing person. Whenever I would write my essays in her class back in my 9th grade year she would help me to perfect my writing, and now I can write great essays in 11th grade." - Student
Alison Goodman
Swainsboro High School
"Mrs Goodman is the best because she always cared about what you had to say. She always let people hear everyone's side of the story and was always there when you needed her." - Student
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Know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Share their story with the world!
Post a video or message on social media and use the hashtag #TPIF2025 to submit your nomination. Be sure to tag Crider Foods so we can see it!
Let your appreciation shine—and help us celebrate the teachers making a difference every day.
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Prize winners are responsible for all federal, state, local or other taxes or other assessments that may be associated with or imposed upon the winner of any prize in this contest.
By accepting a prize, a winner consents to the use of his/her name and photograph or likeness for advertising and promotional services without compensation.
For questions about the Teacher Pay it Forward program, please contact us at TPIF@criderinc.com
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Thank you for your nomination.
Prize winners are responsible for all federal, state, local or other taxes or other assessments that may be associated with or imposed upon the winner of any prize in this contest.
By accepting a prize, a winner consents to the use of his/her name and photograph or likeness for advertising and promotional services without compensation.
Have questions? Contact us at TPIF@criderinc.com
