West Wilkes’ Jim Brooks is a Finalist for a National Honor
News, Wilkes, Wilkes County, Wilkesboro
A West Wilkes High School teacher is being honored by the cable industry for his commitment to improving education. Jim Brooks has been chosen as one of 47 finalists nationwide for the “Cable’s Leaders in Learning” awards. The program, now in its fifth year, recognizes outstanding educators, administrators and other community leaders at the forefront of innovation in education. The winners of the award will be announced in May, and be honored at a dinner in Washington, DC in June. Brooks is being recognized in the General Excellence category for giving students opportunities to apply new technologies to the study of classic literature, leading to an expanded world view and possible career opportunities in media and technology.
Wilkes County News @ March 24, 2009
