99.5 WKDQ has teamed up with Liberty Federal Credit Union to show one teacher in the Tri-State each month that the work they're putting in for their students isn't going unnoticed.

Teachers put in a lot of work to make sure their students have all of the tools they need to learn and succeed in life. We want to make sure that we honor those educators here in the Evansville area who sometimes don't get the recognition that they deserve. That's why we, along with Liberty Federal Credit Union have partnered up to have you nominate your favorite teacher in the Evansville area to be named the WKDQ Teacher of the Month.

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WKDQ Teacher of the Month for January 2025

The WKDQ Teacher of the Month winner for January comes to us from Harper Elementary School in Evansville. Fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Bailey was nominated as the Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Bailey received some very heartwarming nominations from folks she knows, as well as parents of students who really showed that she was beyond deserving of being named the WKDQ Teacher of the Month. Here's one that puts it all into perspective.

"I would like to nominate Amy Bailey who is currently a 4th grade teacher at Harper Elementary in Evansville. Ms. Bailey has been one of my children's teachers for the past 3 years- she taught my son's 3rd grade class and then my daughter's 3rd AND 4th grade classes.

During the first full week of school in August 2022, my husband suffered a fatal stroke and passed away leaving me and our 3 children behind. Ms. Bailey was incredible from the moment she found out. She went out of her way to deliver a basket to our home the day before his funeral that contained a sketch book and pencils, a teddy bear, snacks and handmade condolence cards from all of my son's classmates. After our period of bereavement, when it was time for the children to return to school- Ms. Bailey called me one evening to ask for guidance as she helped my son, and all of the children, learn to navigate tremendous loss. In the last 3 years, Ms. Bailey has continued to provide invaluable support to my elementary aged children, and me as well.

In the classroom- she creates an atmosphere of fun, acceptance, teamwork and kindness. She is silly, energetic, and creative and her students adore her. Her lessons go far beyond curriculum and test scores as she fosters empathy, confidence, and friendship in her classroom. She is not afraid to tackle to tough stuff when it comes up- as evidenced by my family's grief experience. In my opinion, no one is more deserving of recognition than Ms. Bailey. She really loves her students and as a mother there is no better feeling than knowing that your babies are safe and loved when they're away from you.

Thank you for your consideration.
Kelli Steiner"

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To nominate your child's teacher, simply fill out the form below with your name and contact information, along with the name of your child's teacher, the school they teach at, and a brief reason for what makes them special and why they deserve the recognition. At the end of each month, we'll select one entry as our Teacher of the Month and hook them up with a bouquet of flowers from Zeidler's, along with a $50 gift card to the Copper House restaurant on Franklin Street personally delivered by myself, Melissa, and Jake as a small token of your appreciation.

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