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| Courtney Haas |
The N.C. Association for the Gifted & Talented has honored Courtney Haas, a teacher at Hanes Magnet School, by giving her its 2013 Teacher of the Year Award.
"Ms. Haas is a special teacher," said Paula Wilkins, the school system's program specialist for gifted programs. "She understands the social and academic needs of gifted students and is constantly working to push students to recognize their own potential and to develop skills that will allow them pursuit of their passions. She is passionate about gifted education and committed to making sure that students have educational experiences that align with their abilities and potential. Her impact on the gifted program in Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools is worthy of recognition at the North Carolina Academically Gifted and Talented Teacher of the year!"
"Ms. Haas is a special teacher," said Paula Wilkins, the school system's program specialist for gifted programs. "She understands the social and academic needs of gifted students and is constantly working to push students to recognize their own potential and to develop skills that will allow them pursuit of their passions. She is passionate about gifted education and committed to making sure that students have educational experiences that align with their abilities and potential. Her impact on the gifted program in Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools is worthy of recognition at the North Carolina Academically Gifted and Talented Teacher of the year!"
In announcing the award, the association said: “Courtney uses inquiry-based techniques in her classroom to prepare her students to be thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and compassionate citizens. She has helped foster global awareness in her students and encouraged them to be agents of change.”
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