Ten Franklin teachers get $100 shopping spree

Franklin — Walmart is helping 10 teachers from Franklin Elementary purchase classroom supplies through its new Teacher Rewards program. Selected randomly by the school’s principal, Dr. Patricia Pfeil, each teacher was presented with a $100 Teacher Reward Card at a ceremony at the school. Nationally, the Teacher Rewards program will enable Walmart and Sam’s Club to provide more than $4 million to 40,000 teachers across the United States. “Walmart is committed to helping address unmet needs in the communities where we serve,” said Kellilyn Auryansen, Franklin Walmart store manager. “Our support for Franklin Elementary School underscores this commitment, and we are hopeful that through the Teacher Rewards program, these educators will be able to purchase the materials needed for the new school year.” In 2008, Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $66 million to fund educational programs and scholarships in communities across the country. For more information, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.