Teacher Wins Free Car for a Year

Published May 28, 2009

Crockett Elementary School teacher Bobby Jeter was recently named Nissan's Teacher of the Year. On May 20, local radio personalities Woody and Jim surprised Jeter with the announcement during a school assembly. Crockett parent Ann Roebuck nominated him for the honor. As part of the award, Jeter will receive a free one-year lease of a 2009 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the school received a check for $1,000.

Jeter, who teaches third grade at Crockett Elementary, is known for his generosity. After learning two of his students were in foster care, Jeter and his wife decided to adopt the

brothers and give them a permanent home. The boys, Peyton and Dalton, now live with the Jeters and their three daughters. And while life inside the Jeter household can be quite hectic, Jeter says it's important to help others when given the chance.

"I believe that each and every one of us can make a great impact," says Jeter. "And when life presents us opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others, I think it's important for us to seize those opportunities."