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Learning Legends Contest
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm presents
LearningLegends
The educators who show up for our kids every day deserve to be seen. Tell us about yourself — in 20 seconds.
Why We’re Doing This
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm believes that every community is built on the people who show up for others, day after day. Just as we fight for our clients in the courtroom, we recognize the educators who fight for our children every day — in the classroom, the cafeteria, and everywhere in between. This is our time to say thank you. Whether it's the teacher who inspired your child, or the support staff member who makes school feel like home, these individuals deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated for the impact they make. Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is proud to stand behind the educators and school staff who stand behind our kids.
What your video needs
One video, twenty seconds or less. It only has to answer five things.
- 1Your nameTell us your first and last name.
- 2Your schoolWhere do you teach?
- 3The gradeWhat grade do you teach?
- 4The subjectWhat subject do you teach?
- 5The $2,000What would you do with the prize money?
That’s it. Film it on a phone, upload it with the nomination form, and you’re entered.
Every school runs on someone
Nominations are open to teachers and school staff alike. The teacher who stayed late. The aide who noticed. The bus driver, the counsellor, the cafeteria manager who knows every kid by name.
If you make school somewhere a child wants to be, you belong on this list. Tell us about yourself.
How the contest runs
Four dates. Nominate now, vote in October, winners in November.
- Sep 8Entries openNominations open to the community.
- Sep 8 – 28Nomination periodSubmit your 20-second video.
- Oct 2 – 23Community votingThe top 20 educators go to a public vote.
- Nov 4Winners announcedFirst, second and third place.
Know a Learning Legend?
Nominations close September 28. It takes about five minutes.
Official rules, eligibility (which counties and districts), how the top 20 are chosen, how ties are broken, and the second- and third-place prizes have not been supplied. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.