Educators are an integral part of our community and the upbringing of our future. Here at 97ZOK, we're happy to provide our teachers with a gift of gratitude.  All you need to do is nominate the most deserving teacher in your child's life.

Take a few minutes to go the extra mile and fill out the form below for that special teacher to become 'Teacher of the Week'.

Each week, one lucky teacher will be selected at random to win a cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and a gift card to WM DaySpa Salon.

It's as easy as one, two, and three, fill out the form and we do the rest.

Join us in making these teachers' days, once a week, with a little something sweet.

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