Henry County's Terrific Teacher

There are many different organizations in Henry County playing a role in the education of our children. “The focus of the 2010 Intergovernmental Retreat, hosted by the Chamber and partner sponsors in August, will be “Education and Workforce Strategy,” said Andy Welch, 2010 Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors.

Dan Rather, former CBS Evening News anchor, said of teachers, “The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes, and leads you onto the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.” Teachers, and the system that backs them, play a crucial role in the development of our children. H Magazine is proud to share some of the best of the best with our readers.

There are many different organizations in Henry County playing a role in the education of our children. The Henry County Chamber of Commerce is one of these organizations impacting the direction and future of education in Henry County.

“The more than 750 businesses/members of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce know how important education is to the prosperity of business and the future of Henry County. Education and economic development are intrinsically linked; one simply can’t thrive without the other,” said HCCC President Kay Pippin.

The HCCC Education Committee, chaired by June Wood, partners with educational institutions to strengthen educational opportunities and workforce development. The Committee implements an on-going Mentoring Program, sponsors the annual Henry County STAR recognition, hosts an annual luncheon for new teachers, and works with over 400 businesses serving as Partners in Education with Henry County Schools. “2010 is the year of education at the Chamber,” stated Mrs. Wood noting an even greater emphasis on education initiatives this year.

“The focus of the 2010 Intergovernmental Retreat, hosted by the Chamber and partner sponsors in August, will be “Education and Workforce Strategy,” said Andy Welch, 2010 Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors. “We will spend quality time with Henry County’s elected, appointed and business leaders identifying ways we can all support initiatives that will help raise academic standards, improve high school graduation rates and increase the number of dual enrollment students in high school and post secondary education.”

“We must ensure our students graduate with the skills they need to compete in a rapidly changing global marketplace,” continued Welch.

“Our public education system is critical as we strive to make our community the best place to live, work and play in Metro-Atlanta,” said Pippin, “it’s really quite simple when you think about it…A Strong Henry County Needs Strong Public Schools!”

To volunteer with these education programs, contact the Chamber at www.henrycounty.com