New Brunswick Teacher Surprised With $490 Walmart Gift Card

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ-- A New Brunswick High School math teacher got a big surprise during her AP Calculus class yesterday-- a $490 Walmart gift card for school supplies.

Accompanied by Walmart representative, Superintendent Aubrey Johnson and Principal Jorge Diaz interrupted Lynn He's class to surprise her with the gift card. The $490 will help buy classroom supplies for Ms. He's room.

Walmart has been surprising teachers across the nation as part of a program to reward excellent teachers, and off-set out of pocket costs. Ms. He was chosen after having perfect attendance and having a "highly effective" rating the past two schools years.

Image via Walmart. From left to right, New Brunswick High School principal Jorge Diaz, school district Superintendent Dr. Aubrey Johnson, Walmart Store Manager Brian Suckiel, New Brunswick High School math teacher and honoree Lynn He, and Walmart Market Manager Debra Zyskowski.