Record #:

8867

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

James Brooks, an English, film and photojournalism teacher at West Wilkes High School in Wilkes County, received the 2007 NEA Member Benefits-NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence. The award was in recognition of his outstanding instructional expertise, attention to diversity, dedication to life-long learning, and creativity and innovation. The award carries a prize of $25,000. Brooks also was awarded the 2005 Terry Sanford Award for Creativity in Teaching and Administration.

Source:

NCAE News Bulletin (NoCar Oversize L 11 N822x), Vol. 37 Issue 5, May 2007, p3, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Teaching--Awards; Teachers--Wilkes County