Which teacher has has the most impact on your life? Barnes & Noble is sponsoring a my favorite teacher contest. To enter, a 500 maximum-word essay, poem or thank-you letter must be submitted by March 1.  Teachers featured in the five regional winning essays will each receive a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card. The Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year will be awarded with a $5,000 gift-card. Submissions must be written in English and submitted on 8.5″ x 11″ white paper, sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. 

The students who author the winning essays, poems or thank-you letters will receive a certificate of recognition and be honored at their local store during a ceremony for the winning teachers from their schools.

Each entry should be submitted with the entry form and a parent or legal guardian must sign the entry form acknowledging that they have read the Official Contest Rules which can be found at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/my-favorite-teacher/379002376/

By Evan Lanier