CCSD Celebrates Teachers of the Year at Legacy Makers Banquet The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) celebrated outstanding educators with an elegant dinner, tributes and gifts at the 2017 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration, thanks to the support of community partners.Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower congratulated CCSD 2017 Teacher of the Year Brian Carnes of Sequoyah High School as well as all school-level winners during the event. Our School Districts Teacher of the Year exemplifies what you can accomplish when you take a risk to follow your hearts calling, Dr. Hightower said of Mr. Carnes, who left behind a successful career in the poultry industry to pursue his dream of teaching high school chemistry. Were so glad he listened, as are the hundreds of students who learned from him in special education, science and Advanced Placement Chemistry classes over the last twelve years.In his speech, Mr. Carnes spoke about how his faith in his teaching abilities, which started as small as a mustard seed, coupled with his familys support, enabled him to move mountains and not only fulfill his dream, but also earn accolades. He congratulated all of the school-level Teachers of the Year for their accomplishments, noting how hearing about their successes during the evenings program made his award even more meaningful and humbling.Dr. Hightower presented gifts to all of the schools Teacher of the Year winners, including a $150 Visa gift card, a portrait by Lifetouch Portrait Studio and an engraved plaque and a tote bag filled with supplies and gifts.
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