Teacher of the year

Ms. Jordan Whitcomb, Tinker Elementary third grader teacher, enters with enthusiasm into classroom revealing her new look here Tuesday. Miss Whitcomb was a winner in the Back to School, Back to Style contest put on by Jones New York and Macy's. Along with her shopping spree, miss Whitcomb also received money to put toward her classroom and money for Tinker. (U.S. Air Force photographer by Senior Airman Nancy Hooks)

Teacher of the year

Ms. Jordan Whitcomb, Tinker Elementary third grade teacher, speaks to her class about her experience in New York City here Wednesday. Miss Whitcomb was a winner in the Back to School, Back to Style contest put on by Jones New York and Macy's. Along with her shopping spree, Miss Whitcomb also received money to put toward her classroom and money for Tinker. (U.S. Air Force photographer by Senior Airman Nancy Hooks)

Tinker teacher reveals her new look

Published Aug. 28, 2009
By Airman 1st Class Katherine Holt
6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

MacDill AFB, Fla -- Ms. Jordan Whitcomb entered her classroom at Tinker Elementary here, Wednesday
morning with a new look.

Miss Whitcomb was the grand prize winner, for Tampa, for Jones New York in the classroom's 2009 Back to School, Back to Style national contest, with support from Macy's and Adopt-A-Classroom. Of the 17,000 entries there were seven grand prize winners.

Jordan returned from a trip to New York and a fashion shoot with JNY's stylist Llyod Boston Tuesday night, missing the first day of school.

"I am sorry that I did not get to see you guys on the first day of school," Miss Whitcomb told her class. "Does anyone know where I have been?"

All the hands in the class raised.

Miss Whitcomb explained her New York adventure to her students and handed out apples she had gotten on her trip symbolizing New York's nickname, the Big Apple.

"The stylist at my fashion shoot said that I should accessorize my outfits," explained Miss Whitcomb. "So we are going to accessorize these apples with peanut butter."

Having met most of her students Aug. 21, the Friday before the first day, the students could notice the difference.

"This year, I won't just be wearing my jeans and Tinker T-shirt," said Miss Whitcomb. "This year you will have a teacher that comes into the classroom with a variety of new outfits."

Jordan received a shopping spree at Macy's in Westshore Mall in Tampa, Fl. She also received $500 to further furnish her classroom and received $1,000 to present to Mrs. Cheryl Tyo, Tinker Elementary Principal, to put toward the school.