(PRESS RELEASE) DALLAS — Eyemart Express, a leading national optical retailer, announces a new partnership with the daytime talk show The Jennifer Hudson Show to recognize and reward the tireless dedication of America’s teachers.
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week on May 4, Eyemart Express will join the Daytime Emmy-nominated The Jennifer Hudson Show in surprising teachers throughout the month. To kick off the initiative, Rea Pead, a deserving second grade teacher from a Title I school in Los Angeles, was gifted with a collection of new glasses and $10,000 to fund classroom supplies and student learning experiences.
“Teachers are the visionaries who shape our future, yet they often dip into their own pockets to ensure their students have the resources they need to succeed,” says Katy Hanson, interim co-president and chief marketing officer at Eyemart Express. “Clear vision in the classroom is essential for learning, but so are the basics like food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and working technology. We are thrilled to partner with The Jennifer Hudson Show, whose mission for giving matches our own, to uplift these incredible educators with a gift to support them year-round.”
The recognition will not end when the cameras stop rolling. To continue the momentum throughout the summer, Eyemart Express and The Jennifer Hudson Show are launching a joint social media contest on the show’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. Audiences will be invited to nominate their favorite teachers for a chance to win one of five $1,000 prizes, empowering even more educators to prep their classrooms and lesson plans for the upcoming new school year.
Eyemart Express’ support of teachers doesn’t end there. The retailer provides 20% discounts to educators at all its 270 stores across the country. It also recognizes the contributions made by other professions who help support the next generation by providing the teacher discount to school staff including janitors, school bus drivers, and school office administrators. Get more details here.
Nominate a teacher here and click here see how Eyemart Express supports communities year-round. Tune into The Jennifer Hudson Show on May 4.
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