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Teacher of the Month

Teacher of the Month

Mix 96.5 is looking for the best teachers in and around Western North Carolina to honor as the M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month! Photo: Mix 96.5 WOXL-FM/HD


If you know a teacher who’s making a difference in the lives of your kids and your school community nominate them to be honored by Mix 96.5, M.B. Haynes and our prize sponsor, Caroline Albea Orthodontics.

Complete the nomination form below to nominate a teacher!

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Meet WNC Teachers Who Have Been Honored 

May 2025
Jamileh Mikati, Pisgah Elementary School

 

April 2025
Susan Stanley Marino, Enka High School

 

March 2025
Marilyn Whitcher, North Windy Ridge Elementary

 

February 2025
Erin Lafferty, IC Imagine Public Charter School-Asheville

 

January 2025
Leigh Salley, William Estes Elementary School

 

December 2024
Carrie Carpenter, North Buncombe Elementary

 

May 2024
Ashley Leatherwood, Clyde Elementary

 

April 2024
Robbie Harms at Charles T. Koontz Elementary

 

March 2024
Kaitlyn Peeples at Isaac Dickson Elementary

 

February 2024
Jeannie Graeme at North Buncombe High School

 

January 2024
Ms. Reeves at Fairview Elementary School

 

December 2023
Mr. Cunningham at Community High School

 

November 2023
Mr. McIntosh at Mountain Heritage High School

 

October 2023
Ms. Casillas at North Canton Elementary School

 


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