TDS Telecom presents Most Valuable Educator award to Whitewater teacher

WHITEWATER, Wisconsin – TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) surprised a Whitewater High School teacher with its Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator award, which honors a person working in schools and making a difference in the lives of students and their community.

Laura Masbruch was presented with the award and a Green Bay Packers prize package that includes two tickets to the Jan. 5 game against Chicago, as well as the opportunity to take a group of students to Lambeau Field to tour the stadium and meet with a Packers alum.

Masbruch was chosen as TDS’ Most Valuable Educator from more than 40 nominations from throughout the state. She was honored Wednesday in front of students and staff at a school assembly.

“We’re proud to honor our educators who work tirelessly every single day to help students achieve and make our communities a better place. Laura is an incredible teacher who for years has made a deep impact on students and her fellow educators. We were excited to shine a spotlight on her with the Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator Award," said Anna Jensen, TDS associate manager of Field Marketing, who presented her with the award.

Masbruch, who began in Whitewater in 1993, teaches computer science, math, and robotics. In her nomination, she was noted for her innovative approaches for students, her special focus on helping students who are bilingual, and the personal time she has devoted to the growth of the robotics team, which earlier this year qualified for the national championships in Houston.

Madison-based TDS has served Wisconsin for 55 years. The company is continuing construction on high-speed, all-fiber internet network in Whitewater, with work ongoing to expand to more neighborhoods. TDS is also building in several other Wisconsin communities including Janesville, Eau Claire, Appleton, and Green Bay. For more information, visit TDSFiber.com.

Media Contact: Mark Schaaf | Manager of Communications | TDS Telecom | 414-326-3588 | mark.schaaf@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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