Video by MAKAYLA RICHARDS – Broadcast Manager
Written by ROBERT WALKER – Viewpoints Editor
On May 1, teachers and administration gathered in the media center to honor Paraprofessional of the Year and Teacher of the Year.
Montu Miller was presented with Paraprofessional of the Year for his work with CAPS students after he received the most votes from the entire teaching staff.
“Sometimes it feels like we go unnoticed or unappreciated in the school but it feels really great to be recognized,” Miller said. “I grew up with my brother being special needs so working with these kids is no different, they just might learn differently and I’m there to help.”
Additionally, English department co-chair Erin Cawthon was announced as the Teacher of the Year after a school-wide vote from teachers.
“I’m completely honored, it’s a huge privilege. There are so many capable, highly-qualified people on the ballot and the fact that I was chosen to represent the school is truly a shock,” Cawthon said.
Both of these CCHS employees were chosen based off of their contributions to the school as well as their work ethic.
“Anything you ask (Cawthon) to do, it’s always ‘What can I do to help?” or ‘What do we need to do to make this better?’” Principal Dr. Robbie P. Hooker said. “A lot of the work the (Miller) does is done under the radar. (Miller) really cares about our kids.”
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