American Paper & Twine Teacher of the Week – Week Seven

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Oct. 17, 2013 - PRLog -- “This week’s winner exemplifies what it means to be a great teacher,” said Mark Wright, American Paper & Twine Vice President of Sales. “We feel Mr. Knitter continually goes above and beyond the standards of what it means to be an excellent teacher, and we are extremely happy to have Mr. Knitter as the Teacher of the Week.”

Chick Knitter was nominated by Tammy Grizzard, Hobgood Elementary Principal. “Mr. Knitter could teach any where with his record of effectiveness but he chooses to be at Hobgood,” Principal Grizzard said. “Hobgood has a free and reduced lunch percentage of around 90%. Every year Mr. Knitter and his wife do many things for the students he teaches. They take kids to the circus, dinner, sporting events, buy shoes, clothes, etc. He is dedicated to trying to mentor to these students, and he works diligently to give them the academic skills necessary to succeed at the next level.” Mrs. Grizzard continued to say, “Every year they grow poinsettias in the green house and take them to the nursing home in December and visit with the patients at the county run center. Mr. Knitter never wants to be recognized for his excellence and effectiveness. I would love for him to be recognized for the difference he makes in the lives of children.”

Each week during the Titans’ season, submissions are reviewed to find exceptional

teachers. The winning teachers receive a $400 gift basket full of supplies for their classroom, and a new winner is announced every Tennessee Titans game. At the end of the season a ‘Teacher of the Year’ is selected from the Teacher of the Week winners. This deserving teacher will receive an award, a gift basket of school supplies (worth approximately $800) and tickets to the December 29th game vs. the Houston Texans.

How to nominate a teacher

To nominate a teacher you would like to honor, visit www.ShopAPT.com/Teacher, and tell us why your favorite teacher deserves to be recognized. There is no limit to the number of entries a teacher can receive, so encourage your family and friends to submit an entry.

About American Paper & Twine Co.

American Paper & Twine Co. was founded in 1926 and is a leading distributor in several business sectors including: janitorial, packaging, disposable food service and office products. American Paper & Twine has nearly 300 employees and operates six (6) full-service distribution centers throughout the Southeast: Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Little Rock and Atlanta. American Paper & Twine is also the Official Supplier of the Tennessee Titans.