New Paltz’s Francois Barcomb, a physics teacher at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, NY, will compete next week in the Jeopardy! The two-week event, which begins Monday, May 6, features 15 educators competing for a $100,000 grand prize and a spot in the next Tournament of Champions.
Barcomb will appear on the Wednesday, May 8 episode.
“Teachers are the only profession for whom we’ve created a special tournament, which I hope shows how much everyone at Jeopardy! values their work,” said Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. “This group of contestants will certainly make their students and their communities proud.”
To learn more about the Teachers Tournament, please visit Jeopardy.com.
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