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Lander Elementary Teacher Wins Office Max Award of $1,000 in Supplies
Nicki Rucci-Macauda is one of 1,000 teachers across the country to win the "A Day Made Better" award
A Lander Elementary School teacher was one of 1,000 educators across the country to be surprised with awards from Office Max this month.
Office Max recognized Nicki Rucci-Macauda of Lander Elementary for her efforts in the classroom with the "A Day Made Better" award. Office Max donated $1,000 worth of supplies to the classrooms of winners across the country, according to the firm's website.
The Mayfield school district announced that Rucci-Macauda was one of the 1,000 winners.
This is the seventh year of "A Day Made Better."
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"Teachers and education are a part of the crucial infrastructure necessary to build a promising future for our children, and yet many teachers and schools face significant challenges to make ends meet in the classroom due to budget shortfalls," said Carolynn Brooks, vice president, chief diversity officer and president of OfficeMax Charitable Foundation. "OfficeMax is proud to be hosting its seventh year of A Day Made Better, where we join our customers in helping teachers and schools secure the supplies they need to succeed."
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