Brandon Shining Light Teacher Award

Christian Business Connections is proud to sponsor the Fifth Annual Shining Light Teacher Award. This award recognizes Christian teachers and educators in the Brandon area for excellence in raising young minds to be future leaders in our community.

We have selected the finalists and visited the schools individually to present awards. The award recognizes Christian Leadership, commitment to educational excellence and the impact that teachers make in student’s lives. The theme verse for this award is found in Titus 2:7-8.

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:7-8

Shining Light 2022 Winners

Terry and Margaret Reeves
High School Social Studies, Bible, Government, and Economics at Foundation Christian Academy

This is a husband-and-wife team.

Terry Reeves is the epitome of the servant leader. He generously spends his time building strong Christian relationships with students and families. He is a gifted teacher and storyteller. He has been an integral part of the school’s growth. He volunteers his time running the scoreboard and clock at basketball games, attending concerts, performing in the school musicals, building and painting sets and coordinating three mission trips to Central America each summer. He is passionate about serving God and is an exceptional model of sacrificial love for our community. He has been a part of FCA for 9 years.

Margaret Reeves loves young people. In addition to teaching, she spends countless hours counseling students and guiding their spiritual growth. She is extremely involved in their extracurricular lives as well and regularly attends after school events. She chaperones student activities and serves on the teacher advisory committee. She coordinates three mission trips to Central America each summer and participates as well, spending over a month in Honduras each year. Students have a nicknamed her “Momma Reeves” which captures her devotion. She models God’s love and feeding His sheep. She has been a part of FCA for 5 years.

Shining Light 2022 Finalists

Starr Bright
1st Grade Teacher at Foundation Christian Academy

She is a favorite kindergarten and 1st grade teacher, serving Christian education for over 20 years. She teaches bible class at her church. She oversees the science fair. She has served the school for 22 years.

 

Lisa MacLaren
6,7, and 8th Grade Math at St. Stephen Catholic School

Lisa is an example of a faith filled devout Christian whose love for all God’s creations shows in everything she does. She cares for her students both academically as well as spiritually. She has a loving attitude towards children and students respond well to her kindness and willingness to help them succeed.

She is involved with Extraordinary Ministry of the Eucharist and assists with Parish Youth Group. She directed Middle School Living Stations of the Cross and is a participant in the Middle School House Program. She is retired military and served the school for three years.

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