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Branson Teacher Nabs First "Out of this World Teacher" Award for 24-25 School Year

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The first monthly education award presented to an area educator has been presented.

Branson Buchanan Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Tonya Shadden was named the "Out of This World Teacher" award winner and appeared on KRZK's "The Upside" program to accept the award presented by Central Bank of Branson and Legends 1063.

Shadden, who has been a part of the Branson School District since 2006, was joined by Buchanan Elementary Principal Dr. April Hawkins and Brandi Beebe of Central Bank.

Legends and Central Bank along with Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex honor teachers in the Lakes Region each month during the school year. Among the items each winner gets include a plaque from The Sign Man.

Teachers can be nominated online at the Legends 1063 Website.

More on this months winner is below from a press release from the Branson School District:

Tonya Shadden, Kindergarten teacher at Buchanan Elementary, has been named the KRZK and Central Bank Out of This World Teacher. Shadden
has been teaching for the district since 2006. 

Mrs. Shadden shared, "I am truly honored to receive the Out of This World Teacher award! This recognition means so much to me because it reflects the joy and wonder we create in our classroom every day. Watching my young learners grow and explore the world around them is the greatest reward. Together, we’re building a foundation of curiosity and kindness that I hope will last a lifetime!" 

 

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