LYNN HAVEN, Fla.–Stacy Walsingham has won free LASIK surgery from Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union here as part of a joint promotion with the Eye Center of North Florida.
Walsingham is getting the free laser eye surgery as the winner of the annual LASIK for Teachers Contest.
Representatives from the eye center and credit union were joined by administrators and Walsingham's family and friends as they surprised her with the news at school.
"I just came to school. It was a normal day. I dropped my son off then they walked in, and I was just like oh my goodness, this is happening," Walsingham told local media.
Former colleague Susan Thrasher nominated Walsingham for the award. In her letter to the Eye Center, she described Walsingham as a compassionate, energetic, and innovative educator who is hindered by her glasses.
Walsingham, who teaches kindergarten, has the surgery scheduled for this week