Loon Lake Elementary’s Melissa Sinclair in the running for America’s Teacher of the Year

Loon Lake Elementary 3rd grade teacher, Melissa Sinclair, is in the running for America’s Favorite Teacher presented by Reader’s Digest.

A public vote will determine the Top 15, which closes on Thursday, March 13, at 10 p.m. You are allowed to vote for free once every 24 hours.

“I became a teacher to help children learn and grow; especially those who struggle in school,” said Sinclair.  “I try and make sure all children learn and have fun! School should be a safe, welcoming environment all students love to go each day.”

The winner of America’s Favorite Teacher will be featured in Reader’s Digest, win a trip to Hawaii, and take home a $25,000 grand prize.

If selected, Sinclair plans to put the money aside for her children’s schooling, repair some major issues on her home and send her parents on a vacation.

You can vote for Mrs. Sinclair here.