Crosstown HS teacher in running for national prize

Published: Aug. 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Ty Boyland at Crosstown High is one of ten first prize winners in the running for a 10-thousand dollar check for themselves, and their school will receive a 5-thousand dollar check in the national “Heroes of the Classroom” program.

Boyland, who is the music teacher at Crosstown High School joined the Digital Desk and needs the public to cast their votes to help him win!

To vote for Boyland, you can scan the QR code in the video above or click here.

Voting ends on September 8. The Grand Prize winner will be announced the week of September 22.

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