Credit Union Supports Teachers Who Make a Difference

Dunwoody, GA - Georgianna Hendrickson, Kindergarten teacher at Vanderlyn Elementary School in Dunwoody (DeKalb County), was chosen as one of Georgia United Credit Union & Star94 Radio’s Top Five “Teachers Make a Difference” Award Winners.   As part of Georgia United and Star94’s commitment to stronger schools and stronger communities, this educational credit union and metro Atlanta radio station teamed up again this year - to reward teachers who make a difference in the lives of students and their parents.

More than 400 submitted a nominations in recognition of a teacher who has made a difference.  From those responses, the credit union selected the Top Five winners, each of whom were recognized with a reception and lunch at their school (thanks to our friends at Jimmy John’s) . Each Top Five teacher also received a $500 cash prize and a $250 prize for their school; one Grand Prize winner was also awarded a $2,000 scholarship towards his or her Continuing Education studies.