Superintendent Presents Game Changer Award To Chamber President

Press release from CCSD:

Dec. 2, 2022

Cherokee County’s Superintendent of Schools has honored a local business leader for supporting the Cherokee County School District.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower presented the 2022 Superintendent’s Game Changer Award for Instructional Advocacy to Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce President Pam Carnes. He made the surprise presentation before a room filled with local business and community leaders attending the chamber’s monthly Good Morning Cherokee breakfast on Thursday.

Dr. Hightower praised Ms. Carnes for her longtime support of CCSD through her role with the chamber, including through such longtime programs as Partners in Education and Teen Leadership Cherokee.

“Pam understands the important role a school district has in the success of a business community, and she has helped both flourish in Cherokee County,” Dr. Hightower said. “Local businesses need our graduates as future employees, and our school district’s reputation attracts families who will become local businesses’ customers. Local businesses that partner with our schools and share their time, talent and treasure with our students and teachers make an important positive impact on student success. We’re thankful for Pam’s support and leadership and look forward to many more future collaborations.”

Ms. Carnes, as she accepted the award, gave thanks to the school district for the role it has played in her life. Both her daughters are CCSD graduates and her husband, Brian, is a Sequoyah High School teacher and past CCSD Teacher of the Year winner.

“We believe in education,” she said. “We believe in all students, including those who need an extra push to succeed. Every child needs that chance.”

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