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Β CHARLOTTE, NC — Inspiring words from a newly named Teacher of the Year. Β James Ford is the first CMS teacher to receive the prestigious Burroughs Wellcome Award in 40 years. Β The Garinger High history teacher says teaching is a passion.
“When it comes to the realm of teaching… when I stand in before students, I am not a teacher by default. Β I am not a teacher because I did not have anything better to do. Β I am a teacher because I could not think of anything better to do than to actually teach.”
Ford gets more than just bragging rights, and will serve as a statewide ambassador for education. Β A $7,500 cash prize and a lease car are a few of the other perks.
