Nominations sought for South Shore Teacher Appreciation Tuesdays

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The pandemic has been stressful for many over the past year, but one occupation that has been at the forefront of the pandemic have been our educators.

They have championed the effort to educate students during these trying times, getting them to hang in there as all navigated a worldwide crisis.

Melissa Uppendahl and Lift Literature decided to honor both Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) teachers and staff over the past three weeks with Teacher Appreciation Tuesdays. They solicited nominations from the public and honored them by acknowledging their special attributes and dedication to students with gifts donated by the community and a story in South Tahoe Now.

This new tradition will be carried on as we continue of this special day and Zephyr Cove schools are invited to participate.

It is now easy to nominate LTUSD, Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary employees. Fill out the quick entry form by the end of Saturday each week for a chance a feature of your nominee on Tuesday. Find the form here - https://forms.gle/DEbmTP6ue4oBxmeq5.

Local businesses that would like to donate gifts to the nominated teachers and staff, please let us know by an email to paula@southtahoenow.com. Thank you!