Ms. Mandi Gainor is our Educator of the Week!
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — FOX8 honors Mandi Gainor of Southwood Elementary School. Congrats, Ms. Gainor!
If you know of an educator who is worthy of this nomination, please fill out the nomination form here. Educator of the Week is sponsored by the North Carolina Education Lottery.
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