04/28/2025 – Fort Worth Magazine

Today, that nomination has propelled Jennifer Medina, a beloved teacher at Hubbard Heights Elementary School in Fort Worth, into the national spotlight. She’s been named one of 20 finalists in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Sunshine for Teachers contest, a celebration of educators who turn ordinary days into something unforgettable.

Chosen from thousands of nominations submitted across the country, Medina now has a chance to win the grand prize: a $10,000 summer getaway and free smoothies for a year. Even more importantly, her story reminds us why teachers are often the true architects of hope….Read the entire article at Fort Worth Magazine.