Deirdre McCullough of Calhoun Falls High School has been named the Abbeville County School District Teacher of the Year. Ms. McCullough is a language arts teacher for grades 7 and 8.

The selection was announced Friday, August 4, during the District-wide in-service for the Abbeville County School District, where about 400 educators gathered at Wright Middle School for the kickoff of the 2006-2007 school year.

Assistant Superintendent, Kathy Stevenson announced the selection of Ms. McCullough, who was presented a plaque and a bouquet of flowers. She will also receive a $1,000 award.

A portion of Ms. McCullough’s philosophy of teaching was read to the audience. “Of all the educational achievements and contributions I have made during my teaching career, I consider the greatest to be the successes I have witnessed in the lives of my own students. Nothing can match the satisfaction of witnessing lives change before your eyes. No award can equal the reward I receive from watching my students use what I have taught them to improve their lives and the lives of others. This is why I teach.”

Congratulations to Ms. McCullough.