Stamford Middle School Teacher Scores Big Win On 'Jeopardy!'

A Stamford middle school teacher has a shot at winning a $100,000 after earning a spot on the "Teachers Tournament" of "Jeopardy!".

The 'teachers' taking part in the annual Jeopardy! 'Teachers Tournament.'
Photo Credit: *Jeopardy*

Kathy Reakes

05/13/2019 4:10 p.m.

King School English teacher Ben Schwartz placed first in the quarterfinals of the show.s special edition which aired on Friday, May 10, by winning $22,001.

Friday's win secures Schwartz a spot in the semifinals, which airs on Tuesday, May 14, she says.

The winners of the three semifinal matches, May 13 to 15, will face off in a two-day final Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, said Susie Eun, the show's publicity manager. The teacher with the highest score in the contest will win the $100,000.

Although filmed in April, Schwartz has had to keep whether he wins a secret.

The annual "Teachers Tournament," features 15 teachers in total, nine have moved on to the semifinals.

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