LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A Lubbock ISD teacher received a surprise on Friday when he won the Texas Tech Credit Union Classroom Cash Giveaway of $2,500.
Shane Burk, construction technology teacher at Hutchinson Middle School, was nominated by his students for the award. Burk said while the deadline had passed, he didn’t expect to win.
All of the funds will go toward getting supplies for first and second year students for projects in his class, Burk said.
Tyler Young, consumer banking director of the Texas Tech Credit Union, explained why the company makes an effort to give back to teachers in the community.
“We have a commitment to supporting public ed. in our community so we know teachers have an incredible impact on students and families,” Young said. “We feel like this is one way we can give back, not only to our community, but show our teachers that we love and appreciate them.”
Young said this is part of an annual contest the Texas Tech Credit Union hosts that opens in the fall of each year.
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