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Teacher of the Month – October 2026

Teacher of the Month – October 2026

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Congrats to Tristen Plemmons at T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville, our M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month!

The Melanie Show teamed up with M.B. Haynes to surprise Ms. Plemmons with the news in her classroom.

As our newest Teacher of the Month, she was presented with prizes from our generous prize sponsor: MB Haynes!

Ms. Plemmons was nominated by Tim Anderson from Candler, who shared this when he nominated her to become Teacher of the Month:

Ms. Plemmons is a great person who loves her job. She does what she loves. She goes above and beyond. 

Far left: T.C. Roberson Principal Nathan Allison, Center Left: Melanie from The Melanie Show, Middle: Ms. Tristen Plemmons, Center Right: M.B. Haynes Representative Autumn P. Johnson, Far Right: M.B. Haynes Representative Samantha Fender

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