THE 68 VENTURES BOWL OFFERS BIG SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Mobile, Ala. (September 15, 2025) – Today, the 68 Ventures Bowl surprised Justine Wilson, a 6th grade U.S. history teacher at Grand Bay Middle School, with a $1,000 grant as part of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week (EYFT). The grant was awarded in recognition of Mrs. Wilson’s dedication to her students and to her role as an educator.

The 68 Ventures Bowl is proud to do its part in the Extra Yard for Teachers Week, organized by the College Football Playoff Foundation. EYFT is a program which gives back to the extraordinary educators whose hard work and determination always prove essential in cultivating and inspiring young minds. Through its nationwide platform, DonorsChoose, the CFP Foundation has collectively invested over $92 million in support of education.

In addition, the 68 Ventures Bowl announced today that they will honor 10 additional teachers with $1,000 grants. Starting October 8, the Bowl will select one teacher each week. The Bowl is asking for the community’s help in identifying deserving teachers through their Nominate a Teacher. Details for this program can be found on the bowl’s website at www.68venturesbowl.com. Nominations open tomorrow, September 16, and run through October 31.

Mrs. Wilson was named the 2025 Mobile County Middle School Teacher of the Year for MCPSS in May. She has 13 years of teaching experience in the Mobile County Public School System. She holds the positions of Social Studies Department Chair as well as the Scholars Bowl Coach at Grand Bay Middle School. Mrs. Wilson recognized her passion for history as a student. A graduate from Satsuma High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in secondary social studies at the University of South Alabama. Since arriving at Grand Bay Middle School, she has used her dedication and love for history to shape her students with rich knowledge of the past as well as guidance for their future.