STUDENTS ENTER THE "MY FAVORITE TEACHER" CONTEST

To participate in the, My Favorite Teacher Contest, hosted by Barnes andd Noble stores, middle schoolers and high school students  write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced your life. 

Be sure to explain why you admire and appreciate your teacher. Entries must be 500 words or less, in English, and typed on 8.5'' x 11''white paper. Attach your submission to the entry form HERE and hand it in to your school office or deliver them in person or mail  to your local Barnes and Noble store in Ventura or Westlake before March 1, 2014. 

What Students Get: The students who author the winning essays, poems, or thank-you letters will receive a certificate of recognition and be honored at their local store during a ceremony for the winning teachers from their schools.

What Teachers Get: The winning teachers will be recognized at a special event at their local Barnes & Noble store and will receive a special award acknowledging their achievement and additional recognition and praise from their community.

The five regional winners will each receive a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card. The winner of the "Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year" award will receive $5,000 and will be recognized at a special event at a Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher's school will receive $5,000 as well.