Teachers Recognized For Aiding Student Injured During Stabbing

WOODSTOCK, GA -- Three teachers at Woodstock High School were honored by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office for their response to a school emergency where a student allegedly attacked another.

Sheriff Frank Reynolds recognized Laura Antonelli, Heather Bolt and Chandler Wall at the county Board of Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday night in Canton.

The teachers received a medal and certificate in appreciation of their response to help a student who was injured by another student in May.

The student’s injury was not life-threatening and the perpetrator was taken into custody (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

“Our teachers care deeply for our students, and their quick and calm response to ensure this child's injury was immediately addressed shows that care,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Hightower who attended the event with some of his senior staff and School Board Chair Kyla Cromer. “We appreciate our partnership with the Sheriff’s Office and his recognition of these outstanding educators.”

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Photo 1: Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds, left, thanks Woodstock High School social studies teacher Chandler Wall and Career Pathway teachers Heather Bolt and Laura Antonelli, as Chief Deputy Ken Ball looks on.

Photo 2: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Hightower and School Board Chair Kyla Cromer thank teacher Heather Bolt, center.

Photo credits: Cherokee County School District