Richmond County school district names Teacher of the Year

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School System has named Vicki R. Knox as the 2021-22 Teacher of the Year.

Knox, a math teacher at Deer Chase Elementary School, has taught all grade levels over her 21-year teaching career.

Upon being named Teacher of the Year, Knox said, “This is truly an honor to be named the Teacher of the Year for the Richmond County School System. I am excited to represent the men and women who impart knowledge each day in the classrooms in our district. The role teachers play in educating the whole child has a significant impact on their career and college readiness and their lives.”

Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bradshaw said: “Ms. Knox is an outstanding example of the teachers leading our classrooms. I am confident that she will represent the Richmond County School System well in the state Teacher of the Year competition.”

Dr. Cecil Clark, the district’s chief human resources officer, made the announcement during the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 19.