Limeades for Learning initiative benefits local teachers

–Press release from Sonic: 

This May, SONIC® Drive-In recognized incredible teachers and the contributions they make to education as a part of its Limeades for Learning initiative in partnership with nonprofit partner, DonorChoose.org. With the goal of helping teachers obtain much-needed classroom supplies and learning resources, SONIC launched a donation match in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month. In total, SONIC donated $1.2 million matching donations made to SONIC Teacher projects in May.

The following teachers in your area received the following rewards:

In Arden, North Carolina, SONIC rewarded one entrepreneurial teacher at one school $347, including

• Amy Harris at Glen Arden Elementary School for the project “Math for All”

In Asheville, North Carolina, SONIC rewarded two entrepreneurial teachers at two schools $432, including

• Clyde A Erwin Middle School for the project “Learning in Style”
• Rachel Reaves at Clyde A Erwin Middle School for the project “Basic Technology Support for Language Arts Classroom”
• Woodfin Elementary School for the project “Mindfulness Matters”
• Amy Lunsford at Woodfin Elementary School for the project “Developing Coding Skills With Ozobots!”

In Mills River, North Carolina, SONIC rewarded two entrepreneurial teachers at one school $449, including

• Holly McMurray at Glenn C Marlow Elementary School for the project “Hands-On Math!”
• Stephanie Patton at Glenn C Marlow Elementary School for the project “The Great Iditaread!”

In Weaverville, North Carolina, SONIC rewarded one entrepreneurial teacher at one school $149, including

• North Buncombe Middle School for the project “Creative Coding”

“SONIC fans who love teachers responded incredibly during Teacher Appreciation Month and we were delighted to support 3,937 teachers and their students across the country,” said Christi Woodworth, vice president of public relations for SONIC. “Each year, teachers spend hundreds of their own dollars to support their students, and with Limeades for Learning, SONIC and our fans made that burden a bit lighter. We celebrate and thank teachers for the incredible work they do to bring learning to life in creative and fun ways for their students.”

SONIC provides essential funds needed for learning materials and innovative techniques for teachers to inspire creativity and learning through Limeades for Learning, the brand’s national award-winning cause marketing campaign. Since 2009, SONIC has donated $13.1 million, supported 33,177 classrooms, and provided necessary learning materials and teaching resources requested by teachers to impact 995,310 students in partnership with DonorChoose.org.

While Teacher Appreciation Month is celebrated in May, SONIC supports teachers year-round. Visit LimeadesforLearning.com for updates on contributions, future donation matches, how to get involve and explore public school teacher projects in your community in need of support. Teachers can become SONIC Teachers and submit projects through nonprofit partner DonorsChoose.org for a chance to receive funding.