HANFORD, Calif. (KMPH) -
A Hanford junior high teacher is a finalist in a Comcast SportsNet contest
If she wins the most votes, her school gets $20,000.
April Silva teaches seventh and eighth grade at John F. Kennedy Junior High School in Hanford.
Ms. Silva encourages students to volunteer their time in their community.
She's now a finalist for the 2012 All-Star Teacher Award.
You can vote by clicking here or by texting "TEACHER E" to 82653.
The deadline is June 3rd.