The "Thank a million teachers" program allows students to thank influential teachers and provides educational tools and grants to support teachers and their projects. A $2,500 grant was awarded to Anita Donnelly of Red Rock Elementary to fund her Guided Math program that helps engage students. The timeline for the program includes proposal submissions in January-February and March voting to select winners for $2,500 teacher grants and a $100,000 "Dream Big" challenge award.

2. What is the “Thank a million teachers” program?
 Opportunity to give thanks to an influential
teacher in the students life
 Help teachers make a difference
 Offers needed educational tools to teachers and
students

3. Impact of the program
 Rewards hard work from teachers
 Positively impacts school and
community
 Gives students power to thank
exceptional teachers
 May give schools new programs
 Gives teachers the ability to make
a personal impact on the
community

4. $2,500 grant winner: Anita Donnelly
 Red Rock Elementary-
Woodbury, MN
 Guided Math program
 Helps children get
Involved and engaged
 Small but positive
impact on the school

6. Contest Time Line
 $2,500 Teacher Grant proposals due:
January-February 29, 2016
 Voting throughout March 2016
 $100,000 Dream Big Teacher Challenge proposals
due: January-June 30, 2016
 Voting opens October 2016

7. Submitting a Proposal
1. Receive a thank you through Thank America’s
Teachers. (You can even thank yourself.)
2. Review the contest rules and eligibility
requirements for more details.
3. Fill out your proposal form by clicking the “Apply
Now” button below.
4. Submit your completed proposal for
consideration.
5. Increase your chances of winning by reminding
your friends and family to visit
ThankAmericasTeachers.com and vote for your
proposal every day during March.