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title: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Supermarkets & Mrs Baird’s Bread honor three Lubbock area teachers as Teachers on the Rise for March
description: The United Family and Mrs Baird's Bread announced the March winners of the thirteenth annual Teachers On The Rise program in the Lubbock area.
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# [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: United Supermarkets & Mrs Baird’s Bread honor three Lubbock area teachers as Teachers on the Rise for March](https://press.theunitedfamily.com/news/united-supermarkets-mrs-bairds-bread-honor-three-lubbock-area-teachers-as-teachers-on-the-rise-for-march)

 Written by [United Family Press](https://press.theunitedfamily.com/news/author/united-family-press) | Apr 3, 2025 1:00:00 PM

 

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2025 **

 

**United Supermarkets & Mrs Baird’s Bread honor three Lubbock area teachers as**

**Teachers on the Rise for March**

 

LUBBOCK, Texas — The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the March winners of the thirteenth annual Teachers On The Rise program. Since the launch of the program in August, nominations have poured in from students and families across the South Plains, highlighting how teachers go above and beyond the call of duty, deserving special recognition.

 

Congratulations to our winners from March: **Kacie Cotton** of Cathelene Thomas Elementary School (Slaton ISD), **Angelica Patiño** of Alcove Trails Middle School (Frenship ISD), and **Laurie Villanueva **of Levelland High School (Levelland ISD).

 

“We are thrilled for this round of winners,” said Abie Rampy, director of public relations for The United Family. “Teachers serve such a vital purpose in our communities and they are incredibly deserving of recognition. With only two months remaining, we encourage students to nominate their favorite teachers!”

 

“We know great things go on in area classrooms year-round,” said Shane Sumrow, the program’s director. “That’s why we accept nominations through May 4th. So with just one more month to go, now is a great time for students and families to let us know how educators go above and beyond to make an impact.”

 

Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, lunch for two to the Texas Tech Club, and a gift box 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 supported by Atmos Energy, the year-end banquet sponsor.

 

To nominate a teacher from your school, visit [www.MrsBTeacher.com](http://www.mrsbteacher.com/).  Follow the Teachers On The Rise Program throughout the school year, including the latest monthly winners on their social media pages: **Instagram:** [@LUBBTOTR](https://www.instagram.com/lubbtotr/?hl=en) and **Facebook:** [@L](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083922891685)UBBTOTR.

 

**Mrs Baird’s and The United Family® Facebook pages: **

[www.facebook.com/mrsbairds](http://www.facebook.com/mrsbairds) and [www.facebook.com/unitedwesttexas](http://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](http://jmarcades@unitedtexas.com/)                                                          [abie.rampy@unitedtexas.com ](mailto: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.](http://www.theunitedfamily.com./)

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