At the November 13, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education the following individuals were recognized for helping to make Washington Township a Superior School District.
Congratulations to Mr. Andrew Rice, Automotive Service Technology instructor at JEL. He is one of 25 winners of the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence! To honor Mr. Rice for this achievement, Harbor Freight had a surprise award ceremony at J. Everett Light Career Center on Tuesday, October 16th. The prize is the flagship program of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools. In its eighth year, the prize is designed to shine a light on excellent skilled trades teachers and programs – and bring attention and respect to this vital field. The prize comes with a cash award of $50,000. JEL Automotive Services program will receive 70%, and Andrew will receive 30%. Congratulations Mr. Rice, we are thrilled to share in this amazing achievement with you!
Congratulations to Mr. Bill Turner, Board President, as he was named the recipient of the 2024 Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council of Urban Boards of Education. He was recognized at the CUBE Conference back in October. It was an honor to nominate him for this award for an exceptional 14 years of board service. The Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award annually recognizes one individual nationally who has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the educational needs of urban school children through their service as a local school board member. The award is named for Benjamin Elijah Mays, who joined the Atlanta Board of Education in 1969 and served as its president from 1970-1981. During his tenure on the board, Mays worked tirelessly to provide equal educational opportunities for children. He is also remembered for his outstanding leadership and service as a scholar, teacher, minister, mentor, author, and civil rights activist. Congratulations again President Turner, we are extremely grateful for all your dedication and hard work throughout your years serving on the WT School Board!
At the November meeting of the Board of Education, the Spotlight on Education was on North Central High School.
Review the slides below to see the information and recognitions shared by North Central High School.
