Fulton Homes

Those who know this week's Fulton Homes 'Teacher of the Week' winner say her heart and career are driven by a love for her students. Lyn Gustafson has been recognized by Fulton Homes for putting those students' education and social environment first.

Peggy Zanowick is a mother of two. She nominated Gustafson after Gustafson's success teaching her oldest son Dennis. She says Gustafson's nurturing learning environment promotes students to go the extra mile with hands-on education plans. Zanowick said the lessons Dennis learned in Gustafson's class were very valuable, and helped him understand that students have very different educational needs. "Lyn gives so much of herself, her time and her money, to ensure every child has an equal chance at understanding and learning," she said. Zanowick said Gustafson acknowledged Dennis's academic progress and rewarded his classwork by making him a class mentor. She says she was so impressed by Gustafson's commitment she made sure her daughter, Gracie, would have her as a teacher as well.

"Lyn Gustafson is an example for teachers all over the Valley," Douglas Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes said. "The environment she provides for her students teaches them that respect and education go hand-in-hand. She is truly deserving of this award."

Fulton Homes invites students and peers across the Valley to recognize those teachers who make a difference in other's lives with the 12th Annual Fulton Homes Teacher of the Week program, in partnership with KNIX Country Radio. The popular program, which serves to honor outstanding educators, continues throughout the school year, ending in June of 2012.

Teachers nominated will be entered for a chance to win a prize package that includes $300 in cash plus prizes from Fulton Homes and the Dairy Council of Arizona. The winning teacher will be surprised and presented the award by KNIX radio personality, Carolyn Coffey. Recipients of the award will also be spotlighted on the KNIX Morning Show with Ben and Matt, where they will receive special recognition on their Friday show between 6:20 - 7:20 a.m.

At the end of the school year, in June of 2012, the 34 winning teachers will be honored at a special luncheon, where one outstanding teacher will be chosen as the Fulton Homes "Teacher of the Year." Students can nominate their favorite teacher for Fulton Homes' Teacher of the Week by submitting a brief form at any Fulton Homes location or online at knixcountry.com. Winners are chosen based on their commitment to education, career achievements and impact on students' lives.

For more information about Fulton Homes Teacher of the Week, visit www.fultonhomes.com and click on the Fulton Foundation link, or visit knixcountry.com, keyword "Teacher."