MELISSA WILKS OF WYNNTON SELECTED
AS 2008 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Wynnton Arts Academy teacher, Melissa Wilks, is the 2008 Teacher of the
Year (TOTY). Sixty-one nominees were honored by MCSD, Muscogee Educational
Excellence Foundation (MEEF), family, and friends at the “2008 Teacher of
the Year Gala” held Thursday, May 1, 2008.
"My goals for the classroom and my philosophy of teaching can be summed
up in one word: fun," said Wilks. "I know that when students enjoy what they
are doing, they participate freely, work hard, and retain more.”
Wilks is a graduate of Columbus State University, class of 2000. The 2008
TOTY received a $1000 cash award, a billboard with the announcement in her
honor, and a one-year lease of an automobile. All teacher honorees in the
district are recognized and honored throughout the year. Each honoree
received a framed certificate of recognition and $100 in cash. The Top Ten
honorees received $250 each.
The TOTY program is part of a recognition program honoring teachers who
exemplify excellence and illustrate leadership and innovation in teaching.
The winner is selected by a TOTY committee chosen by the MEEF Board of
Directors. The outstanding educator will also compete at the state level in
Georgia’s Teacher of the Year Program.
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