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Connectivity for Everyone

We're committed to helping your community fully engage in the opportunities that come with real high-speed internet. That’s why we created HighlineCares, a program that helps raise funds to enable everyone to participate in these opportunities.

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Honor a Deserving Teacher

Our teachers should be recognized more often for their hard work and commitment to making a difference in their students' lives. Highline invites you to nominate someone you feel deserves to be recognized as a Teacher of the Month. Winning teachers will receive a gift card.

Mande Matthews

Teacher of the Month - Pueblo West, CO

Mande Matthews

We’re thrilled to recognize Sierra Vista Elementary’s Teacher of the Month — Mande Matthews! Nominated by 15 fellow teachers, they all couldn’t say enough about how amazing she is!

Her students absolutely adore her, and it’s easy to see why. She brings energy, compassion, and a whole lot of heart to everything she does. Whether she’s staying late to help a student or lifting up her team with positivity, she’s always all in for her kids, her coworkers, and her school.

Thank you for the incredible impact you make every single day. Sierra Vista is lucky to have you!

Brooke Landis

Teacher of the Month - UP, Michigan

Brooke Landis

Brooke is in her first year teaching 3rd grade at Rapid River Schools.

Brooke’s kindergarten teacher, Char DeGrave inspired her to choose teaching as a career. She was so kind, warm-hearted and compassionate. Her students could trust her, and they knew they could always go to her. Char showed her the kind of teacher she wanted to be. Brooke graduated from Rapid River High School and knew she wanted to come back to teach at Rapid River Schools.

Miss Landis enjoys building relationships with her students, loves the different ideas they come up with, and when they get that light bulb moment, where they finally get something, they get so excited! She finds that finding time to teach everything in a day can be difficult. She wants her students to experience everything that they can while they are in her class. Brooke enjoys teaching Math, but Science has become a class favorite. They have been doing a lot of experiments with mystery science hands-on learning like building a bridge out of paper and stacking pennies on it to test its strength. She loves going outside with the kids during recess on Fridays, teaching Math, and PALS where they partner up and read together. Her favorite quote that is around the school helps her to remember to be the teacher she needed when she was in school, “They might forget what you taught them, but they will never forget how you treated them.” 

Outside of school, Brooke enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves to do outdoor activities such as biking and hiking. Her favorite hobby is baking sweet treats, such as cakes, cupcakes, and pies.

A few words from Brooke’s nominator: “This is Ms. Landis’s first year teaching, and she has saved my daughters' self-confidence more than I could ever explain. She is a great person and is rocking it as a teacher! She deserves this!!”

Miss Landis, I truly believe you are becoming the teacher you needed when you were in school.

Please tell a teacher “Thank you”—and please tell Miss Brooke Landis THANK YOU, for all her hard work and dedication to her students. 

Jamie Zuhlke

Teacher of the Month - Thumb, MI

Jamie Zuhlke

Our Teacher of the Month is Jamie Zuhlke from Marlette Community Schools

When asked why they nominated Jamie as Teacher of the Month—"Jamie goes well above and beyond her gym as our gym teacher at Marlette Elementary.  The students absolutely love being in her gym.  Not only does she teach outstanding and engaging lessons, but she plans and organizes our school's Color Run, Field Day, and Walk-a-thon.  She also is always willing to help in the office, cafeteria, or another teacher's classroom when we are shorthanded.”

April Teacher of the Month

Teacher of the Month - Georgia

Marcus Flowers

Our Teacher of the Month is Mr. Marcus Flowers, a 5th grade math & science teacher, at Upson Lee Elementary School! Thank you, Mr. Flowers for your dedication to helping students succeed! 

Nov TOM

Teacher of the Month - Silsbee, Texas

Crystal Graham

This month we have an amazing Teacher of the Month to announce — Crystal Graham, Pre-K, Laura Reeves Elementary School

Crystal is a true embodiment of resilience and teamwork. Known for her unwavering dedication, she navigates daily challenges with a positive attitude. Despite managing a busy classroom and countless responsibilities, she steps up to support both students and colleagues. She is deserving of the title Teacher of the Month. Congrats Crystal!

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Nominate a First Responder

Our first responders should be recognized for their dedication and commitment to public safety in our communities. Highline invites you to nominate someone you feel deserves to be recognized as a First Responder of the Month. Winning nominees will receive a gift card.

Carsonville Fire Department

First Responder of the Month - Carsonville Fire Department - Thumb, MI

Carsonville Fire Department

We want to announce Carsonville Fire Department as our first responder of the month. Every one of these firefighters deserves recognition. Such Brave and kind men AND women. Thank you for all that you do.  

Richard Poma FROTM

Masonville Township Volunteer Fire Department - UP, MI

Richard Poma

Congratulations to Richard Poma of Masonville Township Volunteer Fire Department, our September First Responder of the Month! With 9 years of dedicated service, Richard is the Assistant Fire Chief and a key member of the ice and water rescue team. Inspired by his father, a former Fire Chief, Richard is passionate about serving his community.

The Masonville Township Volunteer Fire Department covers a large area, over 170 square miles, providing crucial emergency services that could otherwise face delays from larger departments. He encourages everyone to consider volunteering, noting how fulfilling, rewarding and how important it is to be a part of something so vital for the area.

Beyond his role as a firefighter, Richard is a devoted father, husband, electrician, and sports coach. His dedication extends to educating second graders about fire safety and participating in community events.

If you see him, please extend your thanks for his service!

We Hear You

The Power of Communication

Dr. Adam Ingrao of Bee Wise Farms explains exactly what high-speed internet means to his life, his home, and his work in this short but powerful video.