MACON, Ga. — Many educators feel that teaching runs in their blood. For one Bibb County teaching duo, a love for education runs in the family.
At Lawrence Drive Baptist Preschool we surprised two teachers. We tried to surprise Mrs. Lisa Maddox mentioned in the nominating letter, but it was hard to do because she is also the preschool director. But we still surprised Ms. Abby.
Mrs. Lisa has been teaching for 25 years and has been the director at Lawrence Drive Baptist Preschool for 23 years.
Her daughter Ms. Abby has been teaching for 3 years and works as a teacher's aide in Mrs. Lisa's classroom.
The teaching duo and Lawrence Drive Baptist go way back. Ms. Abby also began pre-school there.
The student who nominated them, McKenzie Burner, is still learning to read so Junior Journalist Kensli Johnson helped out and read it aloud for the teachers.
"They got her ready for pre-school. McKenzie loves school. Even when she is not feeling well she wants to go. McKenzie wants to nominate them for my teachers is tops. She says they make learning fun," the letter said.
Both Mrs. Lisa and Ms. Abby say they love watching their students grow in their education and as people.
"I love teaching these babies. They're not only learning academics, they're learning about Christ and how much Jesus loves them. Right, guys! And just it's a ministry," Mrs. Lisa said.
Ms. Abby says her students are a joy to teach.
"They're so sweet to each other when it comes to stuff like sharing and being kind and loving their neighbor, they really take it in," she said.
Congratulations Mrs. Lisa and Ms. Abby!
Students, school will be out before we know it! Nominate your teacher and we just might come to your school next!
You can nominate them for My Teacher is Tops by writing us a letter or email.
Send letters to 1314 Gray Highway, Macon Georgia, 31211 or email us at MyTeacherIsTops@13wmaz.com.
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