(Marietta, Ga. – Jan. 24, 2014) Chattahoochee Technical College named Reading Instructor Judy Cannon of Smyrna and Practical Nursing Student Johntavious Johnson of Cartersville as the college’s best. The two were selected from dozens of nominees to represent the college in regional and state competition. Johnson won the prestigious Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership while Cannon was named the college’s first ever Carnegie Professor of the Year.
“Each year the caliber of students is impressive,” said Career Services Specialist and GOAL Coordinator Jesse Moyers. “The students are not only succeeding academically, but also they have impressive resumes of work and life experiences. To hear them speak about the role of technical
college education in their goals is an inspirational experience.”
Now in its 43rd year, GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students. GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s technical colleges, as well as the Board of Regents colleges with technical education division.
A new award is also making its debut at the ceremony. The Professor of the Year Award doubles as the college’s entry to the statewide award competition of the Rick Perkins Award for instructors. More than 25 instructors were nominated for the award with the field being narrowed down to eight who were interviewed and evaluated.
“This is our first year for the Professor of the Year title,” explained Business Management Instructor Diane Petty. “While much of the criteria is the same for the Rick Perkins Award, this winner will be eligible to compete for the title at the state and possibly national level.”