Stevens, Alexis. “DeKalb, Cobb teachers win prestigious award.” Atlanta Journal Constitution 7 October 2008. 16 October 2008<http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/stories/2008/10/07/milken_teacher_atlanta.html>.

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In DeKalb and Cobb county two teachers where picked out of the whole state to win a very special prize, teacher of the year. The Mike award is a specific teacher award that acknowledges two teachers per state (excluding New York and Delaware).The two were picked not because they submitted an application or because they were picked out of a drawing. Their Collogues however submitted stories of their achievements which then determined who would win, and the decision was solely based on that. On Tuesday Susan Grigg of Swayer Road and Andrea King were honored for their achievement in their school and community. Tuesday morning the two teachers thought they were going to attend an academic pep rally to support their student’s and school’s. However they were in for a big surprise. The teacher were given a bigger reward other than their awards for outstand performance. The teacher was given twenty-five thousand dollars to spend any way they choose. Grigg and King were both over whelmed by the support they received on Tuesday they could hardly keep the cool. Doing what they were created to do as well as accomplishing so many great things has made all the hard works pay off.

Acknowledging teachers is a great way to encourage future teacher and current teacher to do better in their classrooms and to also follow in their footsteps. Out of all honesty most teachers that I have come into contact with have not been in my life to help me grow in school. I can say that their only purpose in my life was to receive a check. Having the chance to make a difference in someone’s is life is great. To give someone information that will benefit them for the rest of their lives is a huge responsibility. Teaching in an honor and should not be taken lightly. It is so encouraging to see two individual who come from different backgrounds and still be able to make a difference. Having to be a positive influence on such young minds may not always be easy. However the benefits are well work the hard work and dedication these two ladies have put in.