SOUTHEAST MISSOURI — Poplar Bluff’s Aleanna Moore and Van Buren’s
Peyton Padovano are among the local teachers that were selected as the second-annual 2021 McDonald’s Outstanding Educators from a pool of more than 720 nominations.
The award honors educators who exhibit the ultimate dedication to their students and contribute to the improvement of education in our most challenging times. Local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Shannon Davis says recognizing teachers for all they do for the youth in the communities they serve is a top priority for local McDonald’s restaurants.
“Our local educators are the definition of perseverance and loyalty. They show up and give their all day after day to make sure our students thrive,” said Davis. “We’re excited to recognize those who go above and beyond for our students through the Outstanding Educator awards.”
Winners of the outstanding educator award each receive a $100 Visa gift card to use toward their classroom; a “Best Teacher Ever!” coffee mug; and McDonald’s coupons to provide to parents with outstanding students throughout the year. Local McDonald’s restaurants dedicated additional funds this year to award one outstanding educator with a $1,000 Visa Gift Card as well.
Davis owns and operates a total of 18 local McDonald’s restaurants across Southeast Missouri, and is proud to honor the following area educators:
$1,000 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Award Winner:
Sarah Mahy-Crawford - Alma Schrader Elementary - Cape Girardeau
$100 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Award Winners:
Dana Garner - Advance Schools - Advance
Tara Bova - Blanchard Elementary - Cape Girardeau
Angela Schaefer - Notre Dame Regional High School - Cape Girardeau
Whitney Horton - Southwest Elementary - Dexter
Dee Wren - Orchard Drive Elementary - Jackson
Marsha Radford - Clearwater Elementary - Piedmont
Aleanna Moore - Poplar Bluff Middle School - Poplar Bluff
Peyton Padovano - Van Buren R-1 - Van Buren