Inspiring Teachers Recognition Program

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
- William Arthur Ward

Who Inspired You?

The College of Education and Health Professions is excited to introduce a new program to thank teachers everywhere for their dedication and commitment to education - the Friends of Education "Inspiring Teachers" Recognition Program.

With a gift of $100 or more, you can:

• Recognize a special teacher who made a difference in your life or the life of a friend, child, or other family member
• Support students, teachers, and the community by helping to expand the College of Education and Health Professions' programs and initiatives

Recognition package includes:

• An attractively mounted "Inspiring Teachers" certificate to be presented to the honoree; certificate includes a personal message of thanks from you (optional)
• Listing on the College of Education's "Inspiring Teachers" webpage; listing includes the recognized teacher's name, your name (optional), and the school where you (or your friend, child, or family member) were inspired by this teacher

Recognize an Inspiring Teacher Today!

To recognize your inspiring teacher today, please download and complete the recognition form (PDF) or contact Mary Johnson at 706-568-2470 or johnson_mary@colstate.edu.

Inspiring Teachers Recognition Form - click here

Proceeds from this program benefit the Friends of Education Annual Fund and support College of Education and Health Professions academic programs, instructional support, faculty and staff development, outreach efforts, special projects, and equipment acquisition.

Recognized Inspiring Teachers

Mrs. Janie S. Downer - Superintendent, Webster County, Georgia
Recognized by the David and Rebecca Hill Family for her service at Tri-County High School

Dr. Tom Hackett - Department Chair & Director of Graduate Studies, CSU College of Education and Health Professions
Recognized by Elizabeth B. Housand for his service at Alexander City Middle School, Alabama

Dr. Jim Brewbaker - Professor, CSU College of Education and Health Professions
Recognized by Owen Ditchfield for his service at Columbus State University

Dr. Barbara Hunt - Professor, CSU College of Letters and Sciences
Recognized by Jane Quillian Page McCamy for her service at Columbus State University