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Mister Car Wash Announces Recipients of 2021 Teachers Who Shine Awards
Leading car wash brand recognizes over 4,000 teachers nationwide to celebrate educators making a difference in students’ lives TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nLeading car wash brand recognizes over 4,000 teachers nationwide to celebrate educators making a difference in students’ lives\n\n TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nWith the holiday season right around the corner and feelings of gratitude in the air, Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the \"Company\" or \"Mister\"; NYSE: MCW) is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual “Teachers Who Shine” program, an initiative focused on recognizing teachers that have gone above and beyond for their students.\n\nThis year, Mister Car Wash received over 4,000 nominations for its 2021 Teachers Who Shine program, each detailing the heroism and selflessness continuing to take place in classrooms nationwide. For those who were nominated, each received a complimentary Platinum Express car wash. For the top 25 nominees, each individual received a grant of $500 for their classroom and a one-year Unlimited Wash Club® membership. In total, Mister is giving back more than $90K to teachers across the country through direct to classroom grants and in-kind donations.\n\nEach of the nominees this year have shown a proven track record of the difference they have made in students’ lives. Examples include:\n\n\nAndria Pettera, English Teacher at Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, AZ: Serving as the head of the school’s “Dream It, Be It” program, Ms. Pettera works with the young women in her school, offering career and college preparation, mentorship and general guidance toward becoming self-sufficient individuals for the future. Between her advocacy work and being regarded as a second mother to all at Flowing Wells, Ms. Pettera has impacted the lives of countless students throughout her career and is a key embodiment of the Teachers Who Shine program.\n\n\nJecil Smith, Kindergarten Teacher at KIPP Austin Connections Elementary, Austin, TX: Mrs. Smith received multiple submissions for the Teachers Who Shine Award, and each one mentioned her amazing warmth, positive spirit, patience, and love for her students. Mrs. Smith makes learning fun and exciting for her kindergarteners and shows up in every way possible to help her students succeed. Parents praise the support she provides to make them an integral part of their child’s learning, and colleagues marvel at her selflessness. There’s no doubt KIPP is a better school because of her presence.\n\n\nPedro Gonzalez, S...