Ohio Football Honors Connie Sheets During 2026 Extra Yard for Teachers Week
9/21/2026 10:13:00 AM | Football
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ATHENS, Ohio— The Ohio football program is honoring local kindergarten teacher Connie Sheets during the College Football Playoff Foundation's 2026 Extra Yard for Teachers Week (Sept. 12 – 19).Â
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Extra Yard for Teachers Week is an annual week-long celebration during the back-to-school time of year to honor and recognize great teachers.Â
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Connie has taught kindergarten at the Alexander Local School District for the last 23 years. A Southeast Ohio native, Connie loves working with young students and takes great pride in being one of their first introductions to school.Â
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The CFP Foundation (@CFPExtraYard) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations and nonprofits to support educators and improve U.S. student outcomes. The purpose of the CFP Foundation lies in supporting PK-12 education across the country. The CFP Foundation's primary platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four core areas: resources, recognition, professional development, recruitment and retention.
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Formed in 2014, the CFP Foundation was introduced in tandem with the updated playoff system to make a significant difference through the platform of college football. To learn more about Extra Yard for Teachers as well as the CFP Foundation's other initiatives, visit www.cfp-foundation.org.Â
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ATHENS, Ohio— The Ohio football program is honoring local kindergarten teacher Connie Sheets during the College Football Playoff Foundation's 2026 Extra Yard for Teachers Week (Sept. 12 – 19).Â
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Extra Yard for Teachers Week is an annual week-long celebration during the back-to-school time of year to honor and recognize great teachers.Â
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Connie has taught kindergarten at the Alexander Local School District for the last 23 years. A Southeast Ohio native, Connie loves working with young students and takes great pride in being one of their first introductions to school.Â
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The CFP Foundation (@CFPExtraYard) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving as the community engagement arm of the College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) and works in partnership with institutions of higher education, sports organizations, corporations and nonprofits to support educators and improve U.S. student outcomes. The purpose of the CFP Foundation lies in supporting PK-12 education across the country. The CFP Foundation's primary platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four core areas: resources, recognition, professional development, recruitment and retention.
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Formed in 2014, the CFP Foundation was introduced in tandem with the updated playoff system to make a significant difference through the platform of college football. To learn more about Extra Yard for Teachers as well as the CFP Foundation's other initiatives, visit www.cfp-foundation.org.Â
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#OUohyeah
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