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White Marsh Barnes & Noble Is Part Of Favorite Teacher Contest

Barnes & Noble invites high school students to send in a letter about a teacher who inspired them. The contest is open through February.

WHITE MARSH, MD — Everyone has a teacher who inspired them. Whether it was through an interaction that led to an interest in a specific academic subject or a relationship that helped shape who their students are today, teachers across the United States make a positive difference on a daily basis.

Teachers in Perry Hall and Baltimore County are no different, and Barnes & Noble is giving high school students the chance to celebrate an educator who has made an impact on their lives.

The American bookseller company is holding its “My Favorite Teacher Contest” throughout February. The contest, open to high school students age 14 and older, invites participants to send in a letter, poem or essay about the teacher who influenced and inspired them the most.

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The winner of the “Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year” award will receive $5,000 and be recognized at a special event at a Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher’s school will also receive $5,000.

In addition, a Barnes & Noble gift card worth $5,000 will be given to the student who submitted the letter, poem or essay of the winning teacher.

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Students can submit an entry at their local Barnes & Noble store or through the online page for the contest. The White Marsh Barnes & Noble is at The Avenue at White Marsh, 8123 Honeygo Blvd Suite E, Baltimore, MD 21236.

— By Gus Saltonstall

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