FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2025
United Supermarkets & Mrs Baird’s Bread honor three Amarillo area teachers
as Teachers on the Rise for September
AMARILLO, Texas — The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread® announced the September winners of the fourteenth annual Teachers On The Rise program. Since the launch of the program 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, deserving special recognition.
Congratulations to our winners from September: Jessie Smith of Wolflin Elementary School (Amarillo ISD), Ann Lough of Canyon Intermediate School (Canyon ISD), and Haden Hart of Pringle - Morse High School (PMCISD).
“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.”
"We are on pace for a record number of nominations to start this school year," said Shane Sumrow, the program's director. "Every day, we receive nominations from students, parents and family members telling us about how Panhandle area teachers go above and beyond to impact our children. It is such an honor to read countless accounts of the great things going on in our classrooms!"
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
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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