FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2025
United Supermarkets & Mrs Baird’s Bread honor three Amarillo area teachers
as Teachers on the Rise for October
AMARILLO, Texas — The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread® announced the October winners of the fourteenth annual Teachers On The Rise program. Since the program’s launch in August, nominations have poured in from students and families across the High Plains, highlighting how teachers go above and beyond the call of duty and deserve special recognition.
Congratulations to our winners from October: Stephanie Lewter of Crestview Elementary School (Canyon ISD), Megan Atwood of Pampa Junior High (Pampa ISD), and Danielle Bromlow of Pampa High School (Pampa ISD).
“Our teachers go above and beyond every single day, and it feels great to shine a spotlight on their hard work,” said Abie Rampy, director of public relations for The United Family. “This program is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the heart of our communities, and we can’t wait to see the amazing educators who will be honored in the months ahead.”
"With more than 600 nominations already this school year, we are hearing about great accounts of outstanding educators in Panhandle classrooms,” said Shane Sumrow, the program’s director. “We encourage students and families to continue sending in nominations all school year. With Thanksgiving around the corner, this is a perfect time to tell us why you are thankful for your teachers."
Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, a $100 Amazon gift card from Horse Creek Boutique in Spearman for classroom supplies, a $25 gift card to Tyler’s Barbecue in Amarillo, and a gift basket full of Mrs Baird’s goodies. The students who nominate a winning teacher also receive a $50 American Express gift card. Teachers On The Rise is also sponsored by Atmos Energy, who hosts the program’s year-end banquet.
To nominate a teacher from your school, visit www.TeachersOnTheRise.com. Follow the Teachers On The Rise Program throughout the school year, including the latest monthly winners on their social media pages: Instagram: @ama.totr / Facebook: @Amarillo Teachers On The Rise
Mrs Baird’s and The United Family® Facebook pages:
www.facebook.com/mrsbairds and www.facebook.com/unitedwesttexas.
Media Contacts:
Joey Marcades Abie Rampy
Communications Manager Director of Public Relations
C: 806.281.8078 C: 806.438.1194
jmarcades@unitedtexas.com abie.rampy@unitedtexas.com
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About The United Family®
In its 109th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities across Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 100 retail grocery stores under four unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, and Albertsons Market. It also operates 40 convenience stores under three unique banners: United Express, Market Street Express, and Albertsons Market Express. The United Family also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing, and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
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