Local educators were among those honored by the Georgia PTA for District 13 during its annual awards ceremony, held recently at Sequoyah High School. The organization represents the PTA units and councils of Cherokee, Forsyth, Gordon and Whitfield counties. Cherokee County School District (CCSD) educators receiving awards include: Sequoyah High School Principal Elliott Berman, Lifetime Achievement Award; Gwen Freeman of Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy, Visionary Award; and Scott Barber and Jason Bermudez of Indian Knoll Elementary School, Outstanding Educators Award. The winners also were recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools at a recent board meeting.