The Barrow County School System invited the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce members to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life in our schools. Twelve community members signed up to become a "Teacher for a Day."
Paired up with the 2022 "Teacher of the Year" at each school, Chamber members spent a full day in the classroom on Friday, Feb. 17. They helped with instruction, worked with students, and learned about the teaching profession. Participants shadowed the teachers and saw how school has changed since they were a student. (We promised that no homework would be assigned!)
We were happy to have the Chamber members enjoy a firsthand look into our classrooms!
| BCSS TEACHER OF THE YEAR | SCHOOL | TEACHER FOR A DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Dion Muldrow | AHS | Paul Benvenuto, Farmers Insurance |
| Alicia Caldwell | KES |
Colleen Lizardi, Lizardi Wellness |
| Laura Payne | AIM |
Jimmy Terrell, Winder City Council |
| Robert Simpson | BASA |
Renee Lord, Blankenship’s Truck Repair |
| Chelsea Helton | BCMS |
Angela Haun, Georgia Power |
| Katie Dills | CLES | Amy Hunter Rhodes, MTM Shopper |
| Lisha Hutchinson | HMMS |
Leslie Boyd, Ameris Bank |
| Emily Dixon | SES | Steffanie Sorrells, Bank OZK |
| Ella Daniel | RMS | Amanda Ridgeway, Bank OZK |
| Valerie Lancaster | WMS |
Gabriela Barrueta, MedLink Georgia |
| Polly Hixson | WES |
Stephanie Martin, Homestar |
| Emily Freeman | WBHS | Jordan North, United Way |
The Teacher for a Day program was modeled after our extremely successful “Principal for a Day” program which has been going for four years now, also in partnership with the Chamber.