Six edtech companies have committed to contributing $150,000 in free product to schools this year.
All you have to do is enter. Are you in?
Collaborize Vocabsushi Virtualnerd
Schooltube Sweetsearch Testsoup
Read on below for how to enter to win premium edtech resources for your classroom, school, or district.

This year’s Back to School Giveaway is over…

…but there’s still plenty of great offers floating around from all six co-sponsors!

 

Here’s a quick rundown of all the discounts and special offers available to those who entered:

<> Free access to Collaborize Classroom’s online learning program with free unlimited PD Sessions on Blended Learning

<> Custom flashcard sets for your classroom or school from TestSoup

<> $10 off a VocabSushi 3-month subscription

<> 25% off annual school license fee for VocabSushi Pro

<> 5-week math boot camp for only $19 bucks or save as much as 61% off your subscription to Virtual Nerd (teachers, pass this one along to your students!)

<> 20% off annual school license fee for Virtual Nerd

<> 10% off any SchoolTube premium services

<> 5% discount on the SweetSearch Web Research Tutorial for each entrant’s school

It’s all in the name of education, you understand…

If you want more information, simply click on any one of the company logos above to see what they’re specifically offering and a contact email address to send your questions to.

 

And if you entered the BTSG but haven’t had a chance to see the list of winners, click here!

 

A special thanks to everyone below — all the committed educators who entered their classrooms, schools, and districts in the Back to School Giveaway!

597 Responses to “This year’s Back to School Giveaway is over…”

  1. What a great idea! Our budgets are so drastically reduced over the past few years that ANY prize whatsoever is a real gift :)

    • We’re so glad you think so, Pat.

      Are you entering your entire district, or just your school? Please let me know so I can enter the correct entity.

      And be sure to help spread the word with tweets and blog posts to help you chances — just make sure to always leave a reply here so we can give you proper credit.

  2. Mary Clark says:

    I am entering my entire school!

    Twitter: SEMSLibraryLady

  3. Cynthia McDonald says:

    I am entering for the Bodine School in Germantown TN, for the entire school.

    • Thanks for entering, Cynthia. Don’t be shy about spreading the word — it can only help your chances, the more tweets and blog posts you put up. Just be sure to leave a reply here so we know to give you credit!

  4. Paul Lauff says:

    Paul Lauff
    Principal Pana Junior High
    Pana CUSD #8
    Pana,IL
    I am entering my entire school.
    Twitter handle @plauff

    • Thanks for the entry, Paul.

      Don’t be shy about spreading the word with tweets and blog posts. Remember: every time you do, just leave a reply, and it will increase your chances of winning!

  5. Shannon McClintock Miller
    Van Meter Teacher Librarian and Technology Specialist
    Van Meter School
    The entire school…..600 students
    @shannonmmiller

    • Thanks for the entry, Shannon.

      I know you already tweeted about this once. Just remember to put a reply here with a link to the tweet each time you do so that we can count them towards your total.

  6. Jackye Shepherd
    Sixth Grade Lang Arts Teacher
    Richland Upper Elementary
    I’m entering my entire school.
    @dsujammun

  7. Sarah Allred says:

    Name- Sarah Allred
    Title- Lead Teacher
    School Affiliation- Braxton Craven Middle School
    Answer: are you entering your classroom or your entire school? ENTIRE SCHOOL
    Twitter Handle- @rockstartchr

  8. Misti Sikes says:

    Misti Sikes
    Media Specialist
    Hubbard Elementary School
    I am entering my whole school.
    Twitter handle: @mistisikes

  9. Mary Ours says:

    Mary Ours
    Librarian
    Loudoun County High School
    I am entering for the whole school.

  10. I’m entering my whole school

    • Thanks for entering, Gail.

      Please help us spread the word by blogging or tweeting about the contest. We’ll give you more points and chances to win the more times you do, as long as you remember to include a link here so we know about it.

  11. Jocelyn Ozolins says:

    Affiliation: Graduate Student School Media Specialization Syracuse University iSchool.

    Would donate to Greenport School, Greenport NY
    Entire school.

  12. Barbara Heinle,
    Teacher and SMS Character Kids advisor

    Sullivan Middle School
    Sullivan C-2 School District
    Sullivan, MO

    I am entering our entire school district

    Thank you!

  13. I am entering for Lamar Middle School, Flower Mound, TX

    Librarian–Barbara Coughlin

  14. David Monroe says:

    I am entering for my school

    • Thanks, David, but I am going to need a little bit more information than that. What school? What is your affiliation? Please reply with the details so that I can enter you. Thanks!

  15. Nancy Praver says:

    I a a Teacher / Librarian at
    Riverview Elementary School
    3000 Jolly St.
    Titusville, FL 32780
    I teach Pre-K through 6th grade
    We are part of the Brevard Public Schools district and I would like to enter my entire school.

    •Answer: are you entering your classroom, your school, or your entire district?
    •Twitter Handle (Optional)

  16. Kim Collazo says:

    So psyched about this! Really need these tools in our 1:1 program!
    Kim Collazo
    5th Grade Teacher
    J.R. Ingram, Jr. Elementary
    Entering my whole school!
    Twitter – @kcollazo

  17. Pamela Jackson
    Teacher-Librarian
    East Wake H.S., Wendell, NC
    I am entering the entire school
    @librario868

  18. @librario868 The Back to School Giveaway bit.ly/nbil10 #BTSG

  19. Enter the Back to School Giveaway. Great tech prizes for your entire school. bit.ly/nbil10
    at http://classroom20.com

  20. Jennifer Hartley
    Math Teacher
    Elkins High School
    Elkins, WV
    I am entering my entire school
    @briarrose1021

  21. Theresa Orand says:

    The participation of all these companies is greatly appreciated!

    • We’re glad you approve, Theresa! And, of course, we’re happy to try and give something back to all the committed teachers out there.

      Did you wish to enter your classroom or school? If so, just add another comment with the required info. Thanks!

  22. I would like to add the CCISD to the list. I am not actively involved with the school system but absolutely love Copperas Cove, Texas and during these hard fiscal times should like to help anyway that I can.

  23. Thank you for offering this contest. I am entering for our entire school.

  24. I’m entering and will tweet(@KimberlyBrosan) and (@WAHSlibrary), facebooking (Williamsport Area High School Library) emailing my faculty, and blogging (ancoraimparo.info). My school would love this access to resources! :)

    • Thanks for entering, Kimberly.

      I went ahead and gave you two bonus points (one for each of the Twitter accounts you gave us to follow).

      Be sure to provide links and comments for each time you send out a tweet or a post so that I can be sure to add to your total chances of winning!

  25. Thans for the opportunity

  26. Denise Ford says:

    I have my fingers (and toes)crossed. Thanks for this tremendous opportunity. When we help the students, everyone wins.

  27. Amy Morales says:

    I am entering Palacios High School.

  28. I am the media specialist at Chatham Middle School in Siler City, NC and would love for our school to benefit from this contest. We are a Title 1 school with a very high poverty rate (approx. 87%) and a high ratio of multi cultural diversity. (70% Latino, 20% African American and 10 Caucasian/Mixed Race). I am registering for our entire school
    Chatham Middle School
    2025 South Second Ave Ext
    Siler City, NC 27344

    • Thanks for entering, Mary.

      I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Sounds like your school could really use the extra help.

      Also, be sure to help yourself by spreading the word. Just be sure to leave replies with links each time so I know to give you the extra chances to win!

  29. Cora Padilla says:

    Cora Padilla
    Spanish Teacher
    Mansfield Timberview High School
    I am entering our entire school.

  30. Emily K. Satterly says:

    Emily Satterly
    Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Specialist
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Simpson County Schools, Kentucky
    Entering Our School

  31. Samantha Trimble

    8-12 Social Studies certified teacher: I currently teach 9th Geography and 10th World History.

    I am entering my entire school: Timberview HS in Arlington TX, Mansfield ISD.

    • Thanks for entering, Samantha!

      That makes two from Mansfield Timberview High School. Great!

      Maybe you and Cora can coordinate some social media promotion and help your cause even more. Or mobilize other teachers.

  32. Eric Champion says:

    Eric Champion
    Teacher
    Timberview High School
    My class

    • Thanks for entering, Eric.

      That now makes three for Timberview — did you all hear about it together or is this some sort of major coincidence?

      Anyway, that makes 15 points just for your school, which puts you in the lead right now for chances to win. Spread the word to give your school an even greater edge!

  33. Thank you to all the companies for putting education first!

    • Thanks for the support, Diana! We’re glad that you appreciate what we’re doing here, and even more glad at the response so far.

      Did you wish to enter your school officially? If so, please leave a reply with the required info. Thanks!

  34. MSgt Randall L. Robinson says:

    Please enroll John Marshall Mid-High School in the “Back-to-School” Giveaway. Thanks!!

  35. Teacher Librarian, C. P. Smith School
    Answer: entering my school
    Twitter Handle: shannonwa

    • Thanks for entering, Shannon.

      Unfortunately, I can’t give you preferential treatment just because we share the same last name, but you can always hedge your bets by spreading the word and racking up those extra points!

  36. Bonnie Dill says:

    Thanks for this opportunity. I am entering for my district Wells-Ogunquit Community School District in Wells, Maine. I teach at Wells Junior High School. We have approximately 1700 kids in our whole district. Have a nice day!

  37. Chris Eidem says:

    Library Media Specialist, K-4
    Roaring Brook Elementary, Chappaqua NY

    Love my Library! Entering as my classroom, serving all of the students here!

    • Thanks for entering, Chris.

      I am going to go ahead and enter your entire school, so that if you win, others might be able to get some prizes as well. Hope that works for you!

  38. K-8 Computer Teacher
    School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
    Please enroll the whole school.

  39. I would like to enter my entire school.

  40. * Name – Michelle Pusser
    * Title – Social Studies Teacher
    * School Affiliation – Academy of Information Technology and Engineering – AITE
    * Answer: entering my school

    • Thanks for the entry, Michelle. I appreciate the business-like way you answered everything, too. Always nice to see someone that obviously read the whole post.

      Please help us spread the word!

  41. Emily Rusgrove says:

    Emily Rusgrove
    Music Teacher
    Hubbard Elementary School, Forsyth, GA
    entire school

  42. Bernette Holt says:

    name: Bernette Holt
    tilte: Kindergarten teacher
    school affiliation: Hubbard Elementary
    answer: entering my classroom

  43. Julie Baima says:

    Name-Julie Baima
    Title-Early Intervention Teacher
    School Affiliation-Hubbard Elementary School
    Answer: entering my school

  44. Donna Ayers says:

    Name: Donna Ayers
    Title: Second Grade Teacher
    School Affiliation: Hubbard Elementary School
    Answer: My classroom

  45. Delane Helms says:

    Kindergarten Teacher
    Hubbard Elementary School
    I am entering my whole school

  46. Kathy Balkcom
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Samuel Hubbard Elementary School
    Forsyth, Ga 31046
    I am entering my school.
    Thank you for opportunity to win free things for our school children/school. Blessing to all for making this happen for some lucky winners!

  47. Jill Robinson says:

    Jill Robinson
    Technology Staff Developer
    Lynbrook Public Schools (whole district)

  48. Phyllis Gore says:

    Please enroll Vance Charter in the Great Give Away Contest.
    Thanks.Phyllis

  49. Marlboro High School and Manalapan High School

  50. Susan Wolz says:

    Susan Wolz
    teacher: Red Oak Academy
    entering entire school

    just opened a Twitter account so I could share the contest info.
    username:
    where’s my rocker

    which makes me laugh because now I should have chosen “off my rocker” as my twitter username but that was probably taken also

  51. Mary Beth Lemoine
    Library Media / Instructional Technologist
    King

    Thanks for doing this! You guys are the best!

    Now I am going to tweet it!

    • Glad to see you entered, Mary Beth.

      I remember meeting you at our ETK tweetup at ISTE 11 — I hope you remember me! I know your school is “all about test prep” so I think these prizes could be really good for you.

      I don’t remember your twitter handle off the top of my head. Do you think you could provide it so that I can give you an extra point? Also, be sure to link any tweets you send out! Thanks!

  52. Mindy Guthrie says:

    I am entering my entire building, Raytown High!

  53. Beth Dennis says:

    Library Media Specialist, 1-4
    Parkway Elementary, Plainview, NY

    Love my Library! Entering as my classroom, serving all of the students here! (to borrow from a colleague above with thanks)

  54. Kathy Lovitt says:

    Thank you for this opportunity to help our students. So many times teachers, like me, look for ways to enhance the learning process with other modes of learning and the funding is not available. Thank you.

  55. Emily Garner says:

    Emily Garner
    HS Science Teacher
    I’m entering the entire school!
    @trisarahtops813

  56. Jan Harrison says:

    Name – Jan Harrison
    Title – Algebra Teacher
    School Affiliation – Taylorsville Attendance Center, Taylorsville, Mississippi
    I am entering my school and would be thrilled to win anything!!!! I am familiar with the Virtual Nerd site and have used some of their videos in my classroom.

  57. Jennifer McKay says:

    Jennifer McKay
    Social Studies Teacher
    El Capitan School
    I would like to enter my classroom

  58. Lisa Murphy says:

    Title: Attendance Coordinator
    School Affiliation: Shawnee Jr-Sr High School
    Answer: Entering my school

    • Thanks for entering, Lisa.

      Your school wouldn’t happen to be affiliated with Shawnee District #84 High School would it? If so, we’ve already had an entry (which means you’re doubling your chances of winning). If not, then we’ll put you into the running independently.

      Thanks!

  59. Kim Warren says:

    Title: School Nurse
    School Affiliation: Shawnee Jr-Sr High School
    I am entering my school!

  60. Sara-Jane Griffin says:

    I would like to enter my school:
    St. Charles School
    Woburn, Ma 01864
    I am a teacher!

  61. Title: 5th grade science/ss/art teacher.
    School Affiliation: Valor Academy Charter School
    Answer: Entering my school.

  62. Title: Resource Teacher
    School Affiliation Sycamore Elementary School
    Answer: entering my school

  63. Jennifer Kraft
    K-6 Computer Teacher
    North Schuylkill Elementary
    Entering my district.

    Would love the SchoolTube license. I use it every week for our elementary news report!

  64. Name: Susanne Winter
    Title: ESE teacher & Professional Learning Facilitator
    School Affiliation: Freeport Middle School
    Answer: Entering my school :)

  65. Rebecca Williams says:

    Title: Administrative Assisant to the Superintendent
    School Affiliation: Linwood Howe Elementary
    I would like to enter my entire school.

  66. I love contests for school stuff. You can never have too much – especially when it comes to technology.
    Teacher
    Seckman Elementary School
    Entering my classroom (but will share with the school!)

    • Thanks for the entry, Sherry.

      We’re glad to hear that we’re not overcrowding the contest space with this one. It is, after all, by no means the only one.

      I’m also glad to hear that you’re willing to share with the rest of the school. Seems very appropriate.

  67. Kimberly Ireland says:

    Title: HS Science Teacher
    School: Allen Academy

    Entering my classroom.

  68. Kathleen Bone says:

    I am entering for my entire school, Calistoga Junior/Senior High School.

  69. Kathleen Bone says:

    Entering for my entire school @calistoga.k12.ca.us

  70. Title:Teacher/ Geography U/S History 8th Grade
    Barbara M. Manns Education Center
    Entering the entire school
    enrollment 250

  71. Name: Kevin Rubenstein
    Title: Student Services Coordinator
    School Affiliation: Alan B. Shepard Middle School
    •Answer: School

  72. Title: Language Arts Teacher
    School: Myers Middle School
    Answer: Entering my school

    *Check out my blog for an announcement of the contest at http://ashleylamb.edublogs.org/!

  73. Wende Woodard says:

    Wende Woodard
    ESL Teacher
    Spring Hope Elementary School
    entering school

  74. Title: PYP Coordinator
    Williams Preparatory Primary
    Entering my school

  75. Samantha Gerwe-Perkins
    Classroom Teacher: English, Journalism, Drama
    Walnut Hills High School
    School Entry
    @ChatterboxWHHS

  76. I am entering Redshaw School!

  77. Kim Hinton says:

    Kim Hinton
    Special Education Teacher
    Paris Elementary, Paris, KY
    Entering on behalf of my entire school

  78. Mi-Ra Lee Sane says:

    Title: Surround Care Teacher
    School Affiliation: Dr. Catherine Ellison-Rosa Parks Early Education School/Boston Public Schools
    Answer: Entering my school

  79. Connie McCombs says:

    I am entering my entire school, Ethan H. Shive Elementary, Rockwell, NC. Thanks so much. Hope to hear from you soon to say we won!!!

  80. Teacher and Coordinatior of Specialized Services
    Entering my school

  81. We would like to win.

  82. Hemet Academy for Applied Academics and Technology
    We would like to win.

  83. Biology Teacher
    Hemet Academy for Applied Academics and Technology
    Our school would like to win.

    • Thanks for entering, Cheryl.

      I know you are trying to hypnotize me by repeating that message, but I can only do so much!

      You can always rack up those extra points by spreading the word!

  84. Tara Brown says:

    Tara Brown
    Spanish teacher
    Creston High School (9-12)
    Entering my classroom
    I just received an overhead screen for my classroom….needless to say, my students would greatly benefit from anything to help them advance their studies with the Spanish language. Thank you! :)

  85. Debra Smith says:

    Teacher/Tech Coor
    Gracemont School
    It’s too early! Enter away.

  86. Tara Kimmel says:

    Tara Kimmel
    MS/HS Librarian (6-12)
    Conemaugh Township Area School District
    Davidsville, PA
    Entering my entire district (very small–1000 kids!)

    Thanks for this opportunity!

  87. Title: Occupational Therapist:Assitive tech!
    School LGN
    The entire district please.

  88. Betty Barger says:

    Title: English Teacher/Yearbook Adviser
    School affilitation: Meade County High School
    Answer: I would like to enter my classroom.

  89. LuAnn Miller says:

    I am the technology facilitator at our school. We’re a low income and high ESL area and would greatly love any free stuff!!

  90. India Lee says:

    Title: Special Education Teacher
    School Affiliation: Brunswick High School
    Answer: Entering my school

  91. Margaret Fey says:

    Title:4th grade teacher
    School Affiliation: Carver Elem. School
    District: Henry County Public Schools, Virginia
    Go Trojans!

  92. Netia Elam says:

    •Name: Netia Elam
    •Title: ITRT
    •School Affiliation: Bull Run Middle School
    •Answer: are you entering your classroom, your school, or your entire district? My School
    •Twitter Handle: elamjl

  93. School Board Member
    Newton County Schools
    School System

  94. Jan Morris says:

    I am at Mount Vernon Middle School, an alternative middle school in Wake County(Raleigh,NC). We have 75% free/reduced lunch and no PTA-funds needed badly!
    Jan Morris
    Mount Vernon Middle School
    5418 Chapel hill Rd.
    Raleigh,NC 27607

    Thanks!

  95. Shelly Clover-Hill, Superintendent
    Shawnee Community Unit District #84
    I would like to enter my entire district. Thanks so much!

    • Thanks for entering, Shelly. Glad to see a concerned and active superintendent on here.

      Shawnee District 84 already has a couple entrants, so your chances are good of at least winning something.

  96. Title- Graduation Coach
    School Affiliation- Haughton High School

    I am the Graduation Coach at Haughton High School and teachers are constantly contacting me regarding resources they would like to have in their classrooms. I would love to be able to provide them with the resources they need to be successful at raising students achievement.

  97. Carla Bengle says:

    I am entering for my school, Gloversville High School.

  98. Carla Bengle says:

    I forgot to state my title.

    Carla Bengle
    Library Media Specialist
    Gloversville High School

    I am entering for my school.

  99. Ellen Allen says:

    Title: Math Teacher
    School Affiliation: Haughton High School
    Answer: Entering my school

  100. Jennifer Igo says:

    Title: Math Teacher
    School: Haughton High School
    I would like to enter my classroom.

  101. Entering our district and would love to win. Perry’s school budget cuts have killed our technology spending. I love the info I get from these websites!

  102. enter
    fingers crossed

  103. Media Specialist
    Irondale High School
    Entering for our high school

  104. Steve Masters says:

    As a starting educator winning would be super.

    good luck to me

  105. Caroline Pembrook says:

    Mathematics Department Head
    Rogers High School
    Newport, RI

    I would like to enter my entire school!
    We would love to win new technology to support our teaching! Thanks for the opportunity.

  106. Roy Jean Tillman says:

    Asst. Principal
    Wendell Smith Elementary School
    I am entering my school

  107. I am always looking for different methods to deliver information – learning has to be a meaningful activity. Relevance of the subject matter must be conveyed to peak the interest of the students. Students today are so “tech” savvy so technology must be an important component of the classroom. The companies associated with this contest appear to provide a positive differentiated pedagogic solution.

  108. Title: Teacher
    School Affiliation: Haughton High School
    I am entering this contest for my class and all other science classes that may benefit from this technology.

  109. * Name – Jo Ann Steffen
    * Title – high school language arts

    * School Affiliation — Charter Conservatory,Statesboro GA

    * Answer: entering classroom

    * Twitter Handle whatachu

  110. Thanks for the opportunity to test drive these products!

  111. Ann Kohler says:

    Teacher-Science/Special Ed.
    South Forsyth High School
    I am entering this contest for my class

  112. Anna Aldrich says:

    I am entering my class. Education begins with the young. I work with Preschool children ages 3-4 and am always looking for ways to spark their curiosity and create a love for learning.

  113. Anna Aldrich says:

    I am entering my classroom. I am an Instructional Assistant and work with Preschool Children ages 3-4. Learning begins with the young. I am always looking for ways to encourage curiosity and create a love for learning!

  114. Sorry, I forgot to mention, I am entering our School.

    :)

  115. Polly Goslin says:

    Entering my classroom

  116. Doug Keeling says:

    I am entering Gray Middle School. I am a science teacher in 8th grade

  117. Kenyatta Davenport says:

    Kenyatta Davenport
    Teacher 5th Grade
    I am entering my classroom.
    Thomasboro Academy

  118. Katherine Keay-Morgan says:

    Middle School Special Education IA
    Rachel Carson M.S.
    I am entering my school.

  119. I am entering my school. Caughman Road Elementary. I am a K-3 special education teacher. My twitter handle is strevitz.

    Thank you

  120. Melanie Lock says:

    Thank you for assisting schools in educating today’s youth!

    5th Grade
    Hubbard Elementary School
    Monroe County
    Forsyth,GA

  121. Ashley Budrys says:

    Hubbard Elementary School
    Monroe County Schools
    Third Grade

  122. Teacher- Social Studies/ Special Ed/ Art
    Wings Charter Middle School
    A one school district
    ^_^

  123. Patty Authement says:

    I am the band director/librarian/network manager at Legion Park Middle School in Houma, LA. I am entering my school.

  124. Delane Helms says:

    I am a Kindergarten teacher at Hubbard Elementary School in Forsyth, Georgia.

  125. Frances Scott says:

    I am an Access Teacher at Hubbard Elementary School in Forsyth, GA. I am entering for the whole school!

  126. Dana M. Decker says:

    Dana M. Decker
    English Teacher, Utica High School, Ohio
    Entering my classroom, Room 103

  127. I am a Library Media Specialist at MC Miller Middle School in Lake Katrine, NY. Thanks for the raffle opportunity!

  128. Ginny McDonnell says:

    Name: Ginny McDonnell
    Title: Gifted Support
    School: West Side Elementary School

    I am entering my classroom. It would be fabulous to gain some new technology resources! I know my students will appreciate that!!

  129. I am a high school librarian at Marlboro High School

  130. thought i entered but didn”t see my name listed. would like to enter for my entire school. audubon jr/sr high school, nj

  131. I am a social studies teacher
    I am entering my school, Laurel High School in Laurel, Maryland

  132. Jennifer Frederick says:

    8th grade English teacher
    North Haven Middle School
    Entering my school

  133. Leigh Smith says:

    I am a second/third grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary in South Milwaukee, WI. I am entering my classroom! Fingers crossed.

  134. Megan Wheelahan says:

    I would like to enter my science classroom!!
    Title: Physical Science Teacher
    School: Haughton High School, Haughton, LA

  135. Marnai Boose says:

    Name: Marnai Boose
    Title: Teacher – fifth grade
    School Affiliation: Hubbard Elementary School
    Entering for my classroom.

  136. Helen Coalter says:

    I am a Social Studies teacher at Swift Creek Middle School in Midlothian, VA. Sure would be nice to win something for my classes

  137. Sheri Pruitt says:

    I am entering my entire elementary school! I am the school media specialist.

  138. Valerie Aas says:

    City of Lakes Waldorf School entry

  139. Joan Merza says:

    6th grade math teacher
    entering our school:
    Mount View Middle School
    Marriottsville, Md.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  140. Darla Jameson says:

    I would love for my whole school to share in the winnings.

  141. Patty Crawford says:

    Patty Crawford
    5/6 Science Teacher and Literacy Specialist
    Islesboro Central School
    Entering my entire K-12 island school with a total student population of 92!

  142. Dawn Buchanan says:

    Dawn Buchanan
    K Parapro
    Hubbard Elementary School
    I am entering for the whole school.

  143. Carol Bennett says:

    •Name : Carol Bennett
    •Title : First Grade Teacher
    •School Affiliation: Jenkins White Elementary
    Charter School
    •Answer: I am entering my school.

  144. Della Faulkner
    Title: 6th – 8th grade Science Enrichment
    School: Glen Oaks Institute of Science
    Entering for my classroom

  145. Joan Helwig says:

    Counselor
    Marlette Jr./Sr. High School
    Entering my school, grades 7-12

  146. Tammy Thorn says:

    Tammy Thorn
    Curriculum director
    Elizabeth C-1
    Legacy Academy
    @threegypsies

  147. Karin Williams says:

    4th grade teacher at Preston Schools in Preston, OK. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of these marvelous prizes!

  148. Laurie Riley says:

    Laurie Riley
    Teacher 4/5/6th grades
    Lagunitas School, Open Classroom
    I’d like to enter our whole Open Classroom program

  149. Barbara Parnell says:

    Virginia Shuman Young Public Montessori Elementary School

    4/5 combined classroom teacher instruction for all subjects

    Gifted/ Montessori/ Public educator

    I am entering for my class and future classes and anything will be greatly appreciated and overused!

  150. Sylvia Jones says:

    My name is Sylvia Jones and I teach first grade at Hubbard Elementary in Forsyth, GA. I am entering for my school.

  151. MeQuanta L. McCord says:

    Name: MeQuanta L. McCord
    Title: Instructional Coach
    School Affiliation: Hubbard Elementary School, Forsyth, GA
    Answer: entering my school

  152. Michelle Major says:

    Teacher-Special Education
    Hubbard Elementary School
    Monroe County

  153. Michelle Windham says:

    Go Hubbard Elementary in Forsyth, Ga!

  154. Kathy Daniels says:

    ok, here it is.

  155. Lisa Crosby says:

    Hope we get lucky! and Thanks!

  156. Danny Fain says:

    Please enter my school in the raffle.

    Danny Fain
    Science/Engineering Teacher
    Learning Prep School

  157. Danny Fain says:

    addendum to my entry:
    I tweeted about this raffle; handle @dannyfain.

  158. Dr. Katherine Nell McNeil says:

    Name – Dr. Katherine Nell McNeil

    Title – Special Education Teacher/Special Day
    Class

    School Affiliation – East County Academy of
    Learning

    Answer: are you entering your classroom,
    your school, or your entire district? – I am
    entering my whole school.

    Twitter Handle: ADHD_Teacher

  159. Jennifer Hampton says:

    I am a special needs teacher at Hubbard Elementary.

  160. Jenise Watts says:

    Samuel E Hubbard Elementary School Affiliation
    Kindergarten Teacher

  161. Sarah says:

    Sarah Newton
    East LA Renaissance Academy
    I’m entering for my school.

    Hope I win!

  162. Becky Cawthon says:

    Becky Cawthon
    Kindergarten teacher
    Hubbard Elementary School
    I would like to enter my school!
    Thanks!

  163. Rayna Dineen says:

    I am so excited by this opportunity! I am applying for our whole school- preschool through 8th grade. I am the principal and humanities teacher for the 7th and 8th grades.
    Our school is Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences in Santa Fe, NM. Our students are kicking off a “Get kids hooked on books” literacy campaign for the whole city and these resources would be invaluable!

  164. Carrie McElreath says:

    Carrie McElreath
    Speech-Language Pathologist
    Hubbard Elementary School
    Entering my school.

  165. Dana H. King says:

    I would like to enter our new school, Tar River Elementary, where I am the Library Media Teacher. We are located in the southern part of Granville County, North Carolina.

  166. I’m a math instructor at Haughton High School. Thanks for caring about education, our children in this country can use every advantage we can provide to ensure the success of our nation moving forward.

  167. •Name Diane Revilla
    •Title Fifth Grade TEacher
    •School Affiliation Kriewald Road Elementary
    •Answer: I am entering my school Kriewald Road Elementary

    Thank you for supporting schools and teachers!!!

  168. Susie Toso says:

    I am entering Isidore Newman School. We would love to add some amazing resources to our Lower School.

    Susie Toso
    Lower School Technology Coordinator
    Twitter: @susietoso
    http://newmanschool.edmodo.com/susietoso

  169. Sharon Coats says:

    I am entering the homeschool supplement program in Springfield, LA

  170. I am entering the Bandera Independent School District.

  171. Thanks for the chance to win. Fingers crossed!
    •Patty McClune
    •Librarian
    •Conestoga Valley High School
    •entering my school
    •pattymcc

  172. I am the School Library Media Specialist at the South Orangetown Middle School In Rockland County.

  173. Janice Utsch says:

    I’m the School Library Media Specialist at Richard M. Teitleman School, Cape May, NJ 08204.
    Entering for my SCHOOL (go Tigers!)
    @lettsread

  174. greta mesics says:

    This is a great promotion! I just bookmarked all the sponsors!

    School: Westside Elementary School
    Healdburg, CA

    We are a small, rural school in Northern California. We could really use
    some help and inspiration. Also, wonderful ideas and programs sprout in small schools.

    Thanks!

    Greta Mesics

  175. I am entering for Newark Charter School, which includes 2 buildings (Grades K-8). I am a Technology Teacher in both buildings.

    I am very excited about the things that are being given away in this contest.

    Thank you for supporting education in this way!

    ~Susan

  176. Katy Prebble says:

    Thanks
    Katy Prebble, President
    Bishop O’Connell High School
    entering my school

  177. Dee Laswell says:

    Library/Technology
    Pike Central Middle School
    I am entering my school.

  178. Wendi says:

    Name Wendi Pillars
    Title ESL Teacher
    School Affiliation Virginia Cross Elementary School
    Entering whole school
    Twitter Handle (Optional) @wendi322

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  179. Lauren Bott says:

    I would like to enter my school, St. Mary Magdalen School, in Wilmington, DE. We are located at 9 Sharpley Rd., Wilmington, Delaware, 19803. I am the librarian for grades Pre-K through 8. Thanks!

  180. Joy Deal says:

    Statesboro-Bulloch Co. Parks & Recreation
    AfterSchool Programs – for all 10 elementary schools in our County.

  181. Sarah Weston says:

    Sarah Weston
    Curriculum Director
    Open High School of Utah
    I am entering my school
    swestonOHSU

  182. Sarah Weston says:

    Entered #openhs in the Back to School Giveaway (#BTSG) What other school could use a Virtual Nerd better than us??

    Tweeted by swestonOHSU

    Sarah Weston
    Curriculum Director
    Open High School of Utah
    I am entering my school

  183. Brandon Walker
    Speech Pathologist
    Hubbard Elementary

  184. Jeffrey Raiffe says:

    Winning this contest would mean that I have more potential resources to help students.

  185. Emily Cherry says:

    I am a Kindergarten Teacher at Cornerstone Elementary in Sugarland TX

    I am entering for my school!

  186. Tracee Simpson says:

    I am a 6th grade Social Studies teacher at Gettys Middle School in Easley, SC. I am entering for my classroom.

  187. I am the Director of the Open High School of Utah, an online charter school serving 400 students statewide.

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Open-High-School-of-Utah/244907376265

  188. Ashley Webb says:

    Ashley Webb
    Tech Teacher
    Open High School of Utah
    Entering my school
    awebbOHSU

    Thanks!

  189. * Melissa Hesterman
    * Teacher
    * Open High School of Utah
    * the school
    * mhestermanOHSU

  190. Amberlee Bray says:

    I am a special education / elective teacher with Open High School of Utah. Entering our school.

  191. Doug Dahm says:

    I am privileged to be the principal at Nicolet Elementary School in Menasha, WI.

  192. Lisa Erekson says:

    Lisa Erekson
    Guidance Counselor
    Open High School of Utah
    I am entering my school
    TWITTER ID: lereksonOHSU

  193. Susan Hurst says:

    Susan Hurst
    Music Teacher
    Webster Middle School, Oklahoma City PS
    Entering for my school
    musicwms

  194. Janet McGuire says:

    I am the Library Media Specialist at Colonial Middle School in Plymouth Meeting, PA. I am entering the whole school.

  195. Ellen Sepnafski says:

    Fingers crossed!

  196. Joel Johnson says:

    Joel Johnson
    Third Grade Teacher
    I would like to enter my school…Nicolet Elementary in Menasha, WI home of the Nicolet Nighthawks.

    Technology is a priority here and so we could use any extra resources we can get. Thanks!

  197. I am a 5th Grade teacher at Nicolet Elementary School in Menasha, WI. I am also the Head Girls’ Soccer Coach and Assistant Boys Soccer Coach at Menasha High School.

  198. Elaine Favazza says:

    I am the Learning Consultant at St. Gabriel the Archangel School in St. Louis, MO and I am entering for the school.

  199. Jen says:

    I am a school counselor at 2 high poverty schools. We are always looking for great resources! Thanks!

  200. Amy Pace says:

    Amy Pace
    Teacher
    Open High School of Utah
    Entering my school
    apaceOHSU

  201. I am the History and Government Teacher for Open High School of Utah

  202. Danny Lawson says:

    Thanks for the chance to enter my classroom. Keeping my lucky rock close at hand.
    Danny Lawson
    Reading Specialist
    Northview Middle School
    Kodak, TN.37764

  203. Whisper Rood says:

    Name: Whisper Rood
    Title: Administrative Assistant
    School Affiliation: Open High School of Utah
    Answer: School
    Twitter Handle #openhs

  204. Sarah Lyons says:

    I am Sarah Lyons the English 9 teacher at Open High School. We think that technology rocks!

  205. Jamey Cates says:

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    Jamey Cates
    7th Grade Language Arts and Literature
    Northview Middle School
    entering my classroom

  206. Bernadette Hogan says:

    A girls’s Elementary School Sudan

    • Thanks for entering, Bernadette.

      Hopefully this is just the name of the school(s) and they’re not actually in Sudan, as the contest is unfortunately only for US schools.

      Could you clarify for me, please?

  207. Open High School of Utah
    Virtual classrooms and online learning meets diverse needs!

  208. Sarah Weston says:

    Tweet on 9/27

    #openhs still would LOVE a Virtual Nerd. Enter us in the #BTSG contest!

    Sarah Weston
    Curriculum Director
    Open High School of Utah
    I am entering my school
    sweston OHSU

  209. Sara Layton says:

    Sara Layton
    English Teacher
    Open High School of Utah

  210. Sara Layton says:

    My tweet.
    #openhs needs prizes! Enter to win at t.co/UihsRO9l

  211. Amy Wadsworth says:

    School Affiliation: Open High School of Utah
    Answer: are you entering your classroom, your school, or your entire district? SCHOOL
    Twitter Handle: awadsworthOHSU

  212. DeLaina Tonks, Director
    School: Open High School of Utah
    Entering whole school, all 400 students
    Twitter: @dtonksOHSU

    Tweet: http://t.co/Eb8HZa0n #openhs hearts #BTSG Show us some love!

  213. Jenny Dawman says:

    Name: Jenny Dawman
    Position: English teacher
    School Affiliation: Open High School of Utah
    Answer: I am entering my school.
    Twitter Handle: jdawmanOHSU

  214. Emily Andersen says:

    Emily Andersen
    English Teacher
    Open High School of Utah
    Entering classroom and school
    @ohsuEandersen

  215. Clynette Pemberton
    6th grade Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies teacher
    Northview Middle School
    Douglas Dam Road
    Kodak, Tennessee 37764
    Sevier Co. School District

  216. English Teacher
    Northview Middle School
    Kodak, Tennessee
    Great Smoky Mountains
    Sevier Co. Schools

  217. Sherry Moore says:

    Position: Teacher
    School Affiliation: Catlettsburg Elementary School
    Answer: I am entering for my school

  218. Annie Swinton says:

    Annie Swinton
    Math Teacher
    Open High School of Utah
    Entering my school
    aswintonOHSU

  219. 4th Grade Teacher
    Catlettsburg Elementary School
    Entering classroom and school

  220. Jill Sestero says:

    *Jill Sestero
    *Mathematics Teacher
    *Open High School of Utah
    *Entering my school
    @jsesteroOHSU

  221. Brian Pettet says:

    Open High is were it is at ohsu.com

  222. April Bartnick says:

    Entering Shawnee District 84.

  223. High school social science teacher at Shawnee High School in Wolf Lake, IL…and I love technology!

  224. Toni Lewis says:

    Teacher’s Aide
    I am entering Shawnee District #84 Jr/Sr High School.

  225. Janel Andersen
    Spanish Teacher
    School:Open High School of Utah
    Entering the school
    Twitter: jandersenOHSU

  226. Jenni Wurm says:

    Jenni Wurm
    Guidance Counselor
    Open High School of Utah
    Entering my school
    Twitter handle: jwurmOHSU

  227. 5th grade at Shawnee Jr./Sr. High School.

  228. I am entering Shawnee Unit #84 in Wolf Lake, IL.

  229. Shawnee Jr-Sr High school in Wolf Lake, IL

  230. Terry Driessen says:

    I am a Speech/Language Pathologist in Menasha, WI. Entering for Nicolet Elementary school!!

  231. Carolyn Southworth says:

    Carolyn Southworth
    Substitute teacher
    Northern Hills Elementary School
    Entering School
    @MommaSouthworth

  232. Pam Huff says:

    Thanks for sponsoring this contest! We too have had some drastic budget cuts, and it is so important that we come up new and engaging ways to teach the skills our students need for success in school and after they graduate. So excited!

    • Thanks for the entry, Pam. We’re so glad to hear about your enthusiasm. Could you please provide me with some details on your school/district that you’re entering? Thanks.

  233. j.fiser says:

    2nd grade

  234. Sarah Weston says:

    https://twitter.com/swestonohsu/status/119199636350173184

    Sarah Weston
    Curriculum Director at Open High School of Utah

  235. @dtonksOHSU Today’s tweet for Open High School of Utah: #BTSG Brilliant idea! Thanks Collaborize Classroom, TestSoup, Sweet Search, VocabSushi, Virtual Nerd &School Tube.! #openhs

  236. Kay Baggs says:

    School Library Media Specialist
    Lindenwold High School
    Entering for my school.
    Twitter: kdbaggs

  237. Librarian
    Seneca High School
    entering the school

  238. Nellie Garone says:

    Nellie Garone
    English, Art and Spanish teacher
    Milburn High School
    Milburn, Oklahoma
    Entering my classroom.

    Thanks! I love this site. I use it for writing prompts, it keeps me current on history ( which I love and drag into every subject I teach) and gives me daily inspiration for projects!

  239. Debbie VanZandt
    Librarian
    Tuloso-Midway High School
    I am entering for my school.
    Twitter: debvanz

  240. Today’s tweet: debvanz Debbie VanZandt
    Still time to enter BTSG! http://www.thebacktoschoolgiveaway.com/#comment-557

  241. Sarah Lyons says:

    @slyonsOHSU Today’s tweet for Open High School of Utah: #openhs #BTSG Open High School wants new tech toys. Vote today! thebacktoschoolgiveaway.com

  242. Chapman Elementary School

    Twitter: #shellback

  243. Lea Sschwieger says:

    Lea Schwieger
    Art Educator
    Shawnee High School
    Entering entire school

  244. School: Grace Christian Academy
    Title: librarian
    K-12 school with 920 students
    I would like to enter the entire school!
    This year the teachers are pumped about using technology. Any of the prizes would be a great asset to their students’ learning!
    Thanks

  245. TJ Ucciardi says:

    I am a TRT at Stafford Elementary School in Stafford County, VA right down the road from Banana Man ;)

  246. Lillian Angelovic says:

    Entering for Open High School of Utah

    Lillian Angelovic
    OHSU PTO

  247. I’m Entering OHSU! Open High Schoool of Utah @simpki44

  248. Lillian Angelovic says:

    Also tweeted for Open High School @Ladanea http://twitter.com/#!/Ladanea/status/119440642312122368

    And blogged at http://bit.ly/oFdIhj

  249. Kimball Whitaker says:

    Parent

    Open High School of Utah

    Entering school (not district or classroom)

  250. Mary Ann Overson says:

    Open High School of Utah, the whole school, good luck!

  251. Kelly Allen says:

    Entering for our school Open High School of Utah!

  252. Sarah DiMeglio says:

    Entering for Open High School of Utah.

    Parent of an eleventh grader

  253. Jeff Svare says:

    Open High School of Utah!

  254. Jane Wilt Whitworth says:

    Entering for Rock Hill High School in Ohio!

  255. Karen Schaefer says:

    Karen Schaefer
    Shawnee Jr. Sr. High School
    I am entering my whole school!
    Sure hope we win!

  256. Andrea Pender says:

    5th and 6th Grades
    Shawnee Junior High School
    Entering Entire School

  257. Cathy DuPre says:

    I am entering as the Media Coordinator for Merry Oaks International Academy a public elementary Title 1 School in Charlotte, NC.
    Our enrollment is approximately 860.

    I am committed to provide technology resources and integration materials to seamlessly integrate the curriculum with technology. Our population of students need exposure to more technology as many do not have access/exposure to technology at home.

  258. Brenda Reid says:

    Brenda Reid
    P.E. Teacher
    Hubbard Elementary

    Whole School

  259. Angela Silva says:

    Angela Silva
    Parent
    Open High School of Utah

    Of course entering the whole school because OHSU is phenomenal at using technology to take education into the 21st century.
    @silvaang
    Hoping to see OHSU win some great edtech resources in the #BTSG contest.

  260. Name:Suzanne Meyer
    Title:Teacher of 7th Grade Civics/Economics/
    Reading Enrichment
    School Affiliation: Auburn Middle School,
    Warrenton, VA. 20186 Fauquier County
    I am entering for my entire school of 600 magnificent students. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to enter this contest. This would be a magnificent gift for our school.

    Sincerely,

    Suzi Meyer

  261. Helen Schwarting says:

    Entering for the White River Middle School in South Dakota. Thanks for giving school this opportunity.

  262. Stacey Ford says:

    Math and Biology Teacher
    Adelante High School

    Crossing my fingers!!!

  263. •Charles Taylor
    •High School Math Teacher
    •Hampton Preparatory
    8915 S. Hampton Road
    Dallas, Texas 75232
    •Answer: I am entering my school

  264. Kim Hodges says:

    Title: Teacher Technology
    Entering our High School @ Rockland BOCES

    Crossing my finger

  265. Kimberly says:

    And the winning school is “Bruce Elementary” Yes!

  266. Bilee Gadberry says:

    Entering for Shawnee High School.

  267. Daniela Popich says:

    •Title: Dual Language 4th & 5th grade Teacher
    •School: Robert Crippen Elementary at NCISD
    •Answer: I’m entering for my school!
    •Twitter Handle (Optional)

  268. Crosses fingers. PICK US! PICK US! Last day to enter #BTSG $150k in premium #edtech tools for OPEN HIGH school! http://ow.ly/6JDqA #openhs

    Last tweet for #BTSG. Phenomenal sponsors and giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to enter and learn more about sweet ed tech tools!

  269. Mary Beth Clark says:

    I’m entering for my entire system, Chatham County Schools (in North Carolina).

  270. Thanks for the Giveaway! I teach science (chemistry, physics, earth science and forensics) at a small, private high school. It is a good school but the science group suffers underfunding, especially with this past summer’s move into a new facility. I spend my own money on many items that are of great help to the students. The prospect of adding items that can help me teach did catch my attention (and smile). Please enter me in the contest.

    Thanks, Dr Bob

  271. Entering for our rural school where about half of students are Amish, therefore no electricity at home. They enrich our school culture and we enrich their education.

  272. Sorry, I ignored the rules, already. Here is my information:

    Bob Spillman
    Science Teacher
    high school science
    Sparhawk School
    Amesbury, MA

    I did post on my Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=741748615

  273. Thanks for this opportunity. I want to enter my entire school.

  274. DALANE says:

    More people should know about online school. It is a great answer for many students who do not want to waste time getting an education.

  275. DeLaina, I wish you luck!!

  276. Angela Cobb says:

    Angela Cobb
    Biology teacher
    West-Oak High School

  277. Angela Cobb says:

    Oops! Forgot to say that I’m entering for my entire school! This is exciting!

  278. Sandy Young says:

    Entering Meadowbrook High School of Chesterfield Public Schools.

    Science Teacher

  279. Jessica Kyle says:

    Name Jessica Kyle
    Title student
    School Affiliation Open high school of Utah
    Answer: entire school

  280. Title: District Director of Special Education
    Just came across this and am entering the district (6 schools) on behalf of our students with disabilties here at Camden Central School in Central NY. We love technology! It opens so many doors for our students!
    My sincere thanks to all involved in this effort.

  281. Teacher
    Entering entire district of Hallsville ISD
    Go Bobcats!

  282. Chantelle Kirk
    EIP teacher
    New Hope Elementary
    for my school

    Having a great year!

  283. Laurie Brock says:

    Howard Health and Life Sciences High School

    Would LOVE to win!!!

  284. Thanks to everyone who entered! I’ll be tallying the votes and picking the 20 random winners over the next few days. The announcement will happen on Wednesday. Check any of the company blogs for it. We’ll also be sending emails to those who won. Thanks again!