One of the most important responsibilities of being a small business owner, to me, is earning the loyalty and support from your small town. Just owning or opening a small business doesn't come with the blessing of immediate support. It shouldn't. Like all relationships, trust must be built, earned and fostered . SugarBelle has always taken that responsibility extremely seriously.
Yes, small businesses are the backbone of a community, but the community is the heart of small business.
This year as part of our August Back to School event, we are looking for a special teacher to allow us to sponsor a class for the 2020 year. We want to offer ourselves as book readers, event sponsors, bad day helpers and even Pizza Party suppliers. We want to be there for her/him and her/his students. Myself and my staff want to offer our time and ability to help make this year special for both teacher and students.
We are offering the following:
1. One day a month of myself or SugarBelle staff member reading aloud, assisting with classroom projects or speaking about business or other topic suggested by teacher.
2. $100 Visa Gift Card to assist teacher with additional supplies.
3. 2 Sponsored Pizza Parties, where SugarBelle provides all food and drink at date chosen by teacher.
4. $200 Student need stipend- SugarBelle will provide up to $200 for student necessities such as clothing, shoes, glasses, personal items, school supplies as recommended by teacher.
5. Lastly, but not at all the least...the teacher will receive special gifts throughout the year to let him/her know that SugarBelle appreciates all that is done that is often not seen.
Help us choose this years Teacher/Class by commenting or sharing this blog!! Winner announced August 9th!!
Jenna Gow, kindergarten teacher at Riverview Charter school is the most compassionate, dedicated, and caring teacher! She treats every child as if they were her own. She has taught both of my children and is without a doubt the most hard-working kindergarten teacher there is. It’s not easy as a mom to send your babies to school, not knowing how they are feeling, if they are sad, lonely, or being made fun of. But Ms Jenna never gives our tired mommy brains time to worry as she frequently checks in and updates on daily happenings! Our family loves Ms Jenna and know she would be so deserving of this special opportunity!
Kefrin Woodham is a high school art teacher at John Paul II Catholic School. She has a passion for art and inspiring her students—a winning combination. She has been a teacher at JPII since we opened, and she gives her whole heart and soul to every child she meets as if they were all her own! She’s got a special place in my heart—and I’m certain in Heaven as well! 💙💛
Ms. Davis is a 1st grade teacher at Whale Branch Elementary and she is the best, most caring, helpful, supportive teacher to those children!! I wish all kids had her as a teacher. She goes above and beyond to research what kids need to succeed and how to help them succeed by not just doing new things in the class, but buying things out of pocket to support the kids’ needs. Can’t recommend her enough.
Terrie Ruge- Broad River Elementary- she is going to be teaching 4th grade this year. She has been teaching 4/5th grade math and science Spanish Immersion. Transitioning back into a self contained classroom is doing to pose some challenges for her. The last 14 months have been extremely difficult year for her in many ways. She continues to push forward and be there for her students despite the hardships she has been handed. I would love to see her chosen as the 2019-2020 SugarBelle Teacher and Classroom.
I would like to nominate Emilee Brown. She has worked both in the classroom and for the district and her heart definitely lies in the classroom with those children. This year she will be a 2nd grade teacher at Bridges Prep. She is up every morning hours before she needs to be setting up fun activities for her class. She has helped students in need by giving them uniforms, buying them shoes, school supplies, literally anything they need without hesitation. She treats her students as if they were her own children and to me that is what being a teacher is all about. She works extremely hard to make sure that her students are learning and having fun while doing it. I would love this for her and I can’t think of anyone more deserving.
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