Comic, actor and writer who can be seen regularly as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
Dr. Chelsea Clinton, public health expert, author, and advocate, is vice chair of the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Health Access Initiative.
Dr. Sadie Mitchell, a dedicated educator for over four decades, has left an indelible mark on the Little Rock School District (LRSD) and beyond.
Melissa Elledge, accordionist, is a popular fixture on the subway circuit.
Caleb Teicher is a director, choreographer, and dancer focused on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Greg Banks, singer, guitarist, is a divine phenomenon.
Gerard Senehi is a world-renowned mentalist who creates experiences which expand our view of reality and what’s possible.
The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb virtuosity, brilliant showmanship, and innovative model of artistic excellence and diversity that enriches the community.
Jordan Pettay, Saxophone
Alex Winter, Guitar
Dan Stein, Bass
2024 Woodridge Award
A highlight of Show Teachers the Love! is the Woodridge Award, presented by an accomplished person to a teacher who helped them on their way. The award is named in honor of Mattie Woodridge, who taught high school English in Helena, Arkansas during segregation. After winning her school’s outstanding teacher award four times, Woodridge organized a day to celebrate local teachers. Its success led her to campaign for a national day of recognition for teachers and with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt, National Teacher Day was established. Dr. Chelsea Clinton will present the 2024 Woodridge Award to her first grade teacher from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Sadie Mitchell.
The Woodridge Award for Great Teachers
The Woodridge Award is presented annually by an accomplished person to the K-12 teacher who most helped them on their way.
Photo by Rogerline Johnson, Johnson Studio, Helena, Arkansas
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