Sometimes the answers come from unexpected places:
The Georgia Council on Economic Education has named Morrow High’s Cary Hargett its 2016 Georgia Economic Teacher of the Year.
Hargett was honored for his contributions to the economic education of students in Clayton County Public Schools, school officials noted in a press release.
On May 23, Hargett was recognized in front of the Georgia Council Board of Trustees and Executive Committee at the Annual Georgia Council Luncheon held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where he received a plaque and a $1,000 prize.
“Mr. Hargett is intelligent, hardworking and friendly,” said Morrow High Principal Pamela Pitts. “There are many proficient and dedicated educators but Mr. Hargett’s commitment to his students makes him an outstanding educator and a true asset to Morrow High School and Clayton County Public Schools.”
A graduate of East Carolina University, Hargett majored in economics and later received his teaching certification from Paine College before continuing his career at Morrow High in 1997. ...
Congrats to Cary! Here is a portion of an email I received awhile back:
I just wanted to share some great news with you. I have been named the 2016 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year! I was shocked that I won the award!
Thanks for helping me while I was at ECU!
