East Cobb Teacher Awarded Civic Educator Honor

These educators have demonstrated a special expertise in teaching about citizenship, the U.S. Constitution, Georgia Studies, Congress, and/or public policy at the state and local level. They use experiential learning techniques to engage their students in Social Studies content, teach civic education for democratic participation in society whether or not it is in separate civics or government classes and actively encourage students to find and use their voice to effect change in their school and community. 

Here's the photo ID information for the large group photo: 

From left to right: Randell Trammell (CEO, State YMCA/Georgia Center for Civic Engagement), Shaun Owen (State Program Coordinator for Social Studies, Georgia Department of Education), Joann Wood (Elementary Social Studies Supervisor, Cobb County School District), Jim Morris (Elementary Civic Educator of the Year—teacher Mt Bethel Elementary, Cobb County School District), Gov. Nathan Deal, Jessica Appleyard (Principal, Mt Bethel Elementary, Cobb County School District), Dr. Eddie Bennett (Exec Director, Georgia Council for the Social Studies).

And the group photo with Gov. Deal and the three award recipients:

From left to right: Sherri Stout, High School Civic Educator of the Year and teacher at White Water High School; Sue Funk, Middle School Civic Educator of the Year and teacher at Midland Middle School; Georgia Governor Nathan Deal; and Jim Morris, Elementary Civic Educator of the Year and teacher at Mt. Bethel Elementary School.