ONE OF the programs at Coffee County Central High School is focused not towards the students, but towards the teachers. Once a month at the faculty meeting a teacher is chosen to be the “Champion Educator,” and awarded a WWE-style wrestling belt. In April, the teacher chosen was English teacher Bradley Jamison. Jamison is in his ninth year as a high school English Language Arts teacher, having previously been involved in academic research.
“He was chosen because he is always willing to help a student or a teacher in need,” As- sistant Principal Megan Hardy said. “This year, we have had two teachers on maternity leave and another out working with the National Guard. He stepped up and really supported our interim teachers.”
Jamison said he thinks the Champion Ed- ucator program is good because it helps the teachers feel recognized and appreciated.
“With so many people working hard and flying under the radar, so to speak, I’m afraid that many valuable contributors to our team often get left out,” Jamison said.
“Young people needed to be exposed to understand- ing and wisdom in order to live a successful and ful- filling life,” Jamison said, “and in order to navigate our society through the challenges that are sure to arise in future generations.”
“I teach because I enjoy learning about the subject material, discussing it with other people, and pushing the boundaries of knowledge forward,” Jamison said. “I am absolutely honored to be chosen for the program.” -GN