Want to Honor Great Teachers? Come to the Awards Dinner Sponsored by the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education

By Rachel Watkins

On July 21, 1983, a small group of education-minded citizens in Athens established the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education. This enthusiastic group believed that excellence in public school education is the foundation for a prosperous future for the community.

This summer, the Foundation for Excellence turned 30 years old. The Foundation has supported and recognized excellent teaching in public school classrooms for three decades. Its annual awards banquet honors public school teachers and administrators who both inspire and positively influence the lives of the children in Athens-Clarke County.

The Foundation cordially extends an invitation to the community to see firsthand the great impact these award winners have on the students in Clarke County’s public schools. For the 30th-year celebration the price to attend has been reduced to $20 per person. This year’s banquet is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2013, at 6 p.m. at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

 RSVP at www.clarke.k12.ga.us/FFEbanquet or 706-546-7721, ext. 18248.

 For more information about Foundation activities, visit http://www.athensffe.org/

2013 Foundation Award Winners

Friends of Eve Carson Excellence in Teaching Award

Stephanie Bradshaw, Timothy Road Elementary

Joan Humphries Excellence in Teaching Award

Marc L. Ginsberg, Cedar Shoals High School

Newland Family Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award

Lee Rogers, Barrow Elementary

Ken Sherman Double Century Excellence in Teaching Award

Em Smith-Headley, Barrow Elementary

Dr. Walter Allen, Sr. Excellence in Teaching Award

Wendy Greer, Fowler Drive Elementary

Martha Comer Chair for Teachers of Languages

Sally Dowling, Cedar Shoals High School

Cardee Kilpatrick Chair for Middle School Teachers

Holley Ziemann, Hilsman Middle School

Ann M. Schindel Chair for Teachers of Mathematics

Greg Huberty, Cedar Shoals High School

Thomas Whitehead Chair for Teachers of Science

Maria Koch, Timothy Road Elementary

Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Award

Erin Adamson, Cedar Shoals High School

Kathryn H. Hug Leadership Award

Dr. Linda Boza

Howard B. Stroud Award for Community Service

Kelli Bivins, W. R. Coile Middle School

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