68 Venture Bowl “Nominate a Teacher” Selection

Mobile, Ala. (November 13, 2024)– The 68 Ventures Bowl is giving $10,000 in grants to MCPSS teachers through the “Nominate a Teacher” program. Nominations ran from September 17th to November 1st receiving over 1400 submissions over the span of two years.

Through this program, the 68 Ventures Bowl chose 10 teachers to receive recognition and funding for their efforts and commitment to educating our children through the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation. Each recipient will receive $1,000 to utilize in their classroom to improve student learning, and grow their teaching resources. The Grant recipients will be recognized during this year’s game, and their classes will be invited to attend the game as well.

This year’s winners from the “Nominate a Teacher” program are from Elementary, Middle and High School. The 2024 recipients are:

Jessica Dennis, Dawes Intermediate School

Ashton Gibbs, J. E. Turner Elementary School

Christina Milburn, Pearl Haskew Elementary School

Krissy Brown, Gilliard Elementary School

Shisheria Rankins, Burns Middle School

Racheal Battles, Mobile County Training Middle

Patty O’Quinn, Phillips Preparatory School

Laura Hollins, Blount High School

Nicole Landry, Mary G. Montgomery High School

Deshawn Sewer, Williamson High School