The M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers program honors teachers for their outstanding service to their schools and communities. Honorees are chosen based on their amount of involvement in their school or community, degree of positive impact on their school or community and their demonstrated commitment to education. Of the over 200 nominations received, the following teachers were announced as finalists:
• Jeremy Barkley, Heim Middle School, Williamsville, NY
• Carol Clark, St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, Buffalo NY
• Lori Gramza, Alden High School, Alden, NY
• Scott Hazelton, Forestville Central School, Forestville, NY
• Mike Wilson, Pembroke Central School, Corfu, NY
The grand prize was awarded to Scott Hazelton, a 2nd grade teacher at Forestville Elementary School in Forestville, NY, and he will receive a $2,000 grant and a classroom appearance by a Bills player.