Chris joins FOX 13 after spending seven-and-a-half years at KSNW, the NBC affiliate in Wichita, Kansas, where he served as a bureau reporter, multimedia journalist and eventually Sports Director.
NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah — Cole Wilkes is a third-grade teacher at Foxboro Elementary School in North Salt Lake."I don't have to teach P.E. unless the P.E. teacher is out, and that was this week," said Wilkes.
Wilkes says his favorite part of teaching is witnessing students discover a genuine passion for learning.Wilkes told FOX 13 News he isn't sure who submitted him, but his name was thrown in the hat for the competition through Reader's Digest. "It's kind of like, wow, somebody in Utah can make a difference and can be noticed and recognized nationally," said Wilkes."So, for me, it's been heartwarming to know that what I'm doing is making a difference in these kids' lives."
The grand prize for the winner includes an appearance in Reader's Digest, a trip to Hawaii and $25,000. Wilkes says if he won the prize money, he would invest in expanding his YouTube learning videos by enhancing the content quality and reaching a wider audience.The winner will be announced in June.
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