Ithaca Loves Teachers

Visions honors educators who go above and beyond to support their classrooms and communities with Educator of the Year. Each recipient is awarded $2,000 as a token of Vision's appreciation and a special celebration with their school. Now is the time to recognize the educator you think is the most deserving. And don’t forget to look in the mirror. That educator might be you!

Find more details here: www.visionsloveseducators.com

Hey educators! Only a few more days left of our 2026 celebration. Here are three events you don't want to miss this week!

🎟John Crist Live
📍State Theatre of Ithaca
Thursday, February 26 | 7 PM

🎤Karaoke Night
📍23 North Restaurant & Bar
Thursday, February 26 | 8 PM - 12 AM

🧀Cheese & Thank You
📍Hopshire Farm & Brewery
Saturday, February 28 | 1 PM - 5 PM

Looking for more? Check out our events page:

Ithaca, NY Events Calendar | Plan Your Next Adventure Explore Ithaca's events calendar to find unique upcoming events, including Small Business Saturday, Craft Beer Tasting and the Holiday Market.

Visions loves educators for all the passion they put into their jobs. That’s why they've created the Visions Loves Educators Classroom Funding Program. Visions will award full funding, up to $500, for projects submitted by full-time educators at the preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Our educators give so much to their kids and our communities. This is just one small way Visions can give back to them.

Apply here: www.visionsloveseducators.com

It's officially underway! 🍎💙
Ithaca Loves Teachers 2026 has begun, and we're so excited to celebrate with you for the next two weeks. Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us for a chance to be featured!🎉

Are you registered?! We have a surprise for you!🎟️🐶

Any educator who has signed up for the free digital pass by 11:59pm is automatically entered to win two tickets to Mutts Gone Nuts at State Theatre of Ithaca on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7pm! We will contact the winner on Friday, February 13 via email!

Sign up for your free digital badge here: ithacalovesteachers.com

Two is better than one❤
Now through Valentine's Day, use code "LOVE" to get two tickets for the price of one to John Crist Live at The State Theatre on Thursday, February 26.

🎟Grab yours before they're gone: www.tixr.com/groups/stateofithaca/events/john-crist-live--159923

Today kicks off our 19th Ithaca Loves Teachers celebration! Thank you to our presenting sponsor Visions Federal Credit Union for their generous support.
🔹🔸🔹 TEACHERS! Don't forget to visit the Ithaca branch on Elmira Rd for your free swag bag.