Do you know a support staff member in Dalton Public Schools who deserves recognition for their hard work and dedication to improving student learning and making our schools better for everyone?

Nominations are accepted during the months of February through March for the Dale Cook Support Educator of the Year Award, sponsored by the Dalton Education Foundation and the family of Mrs. Cook.

This award is for Student Support Staff members, defined as non-certificated, non-classroom personnel working at either the school or district level.

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Nominations are accepted from mid-January to mid-March for the Tom Jones Educator of the Year award sponsored by the Dalton Education Foundation.

The award is given every year to an educator in Dalton Public Schools who has made significant contributions to the education of children in Dalton and who symbolizes excellence in teaching.

The endowed award is named in memory of Tom Jones, a prominent Dalton businessman who served on the Dalton Board of Education for 26 years and was chairman from 1967 to 1986. The award was started in 1987. Jones, who was the co-founder of J&J Industries, was a native of Dalton and a product of Dalton Public Schools. He is fondly remembered as an avid supporter for Dalton and the school district.

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This award, designed to recognize and reward an outstanding Dalton Public Schools teacher, was established in 1999 by Clifford G. and Kathryn R. Hale.  Mr. Hale served as Dalton Public Schools’ Superintendent from 1945 to 1969.  He has continually stressed the need for “highly competent classroom teachers,” believing that “an effective teacher can inspire, manage and instruct a classroom filled with students” while “a poor teacher cannot manage or succeed with ten.”  He believes that it is the responsibility of the local school district to “attract, train, and retain highly competent and talented teachers.” 

Each year, the winner is selected by the students in the Hale Chapter of the National Honor Society at DHS.

The Charles E. Bowen Sr. Leadership and Service Grant supports student-led, school-sponsored clubs in developing leadership skills while serving the community. Fund your impactful ideas today!

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