Winter Springs High School’s Ms. Francine Barnhill has been nominated for Taco Bell’s Very Important Teacher contest. Out of hundreds of submitted letters from all over the country, Ms. Barnhill is one of the 25 finalists.

“I am ecstatic and beyond words appreciative for my student’s writing letters to this foundation,” said Ms. Barnhill.

If chosen, Taco Bell will cater to WSHS and provide a DJ party. Ms. Barnhill will also be nationally recognized and earn a trip to New York City.

Voting ends on March 18 and all students have to do is sign up at www.graduateformas.com by pledging to graduate. Voting is unlimited.

“It is amazing to be a brand new teacher and know that I have changed a student’s life,” said Ms. Barnhill.