Scholar selected for AWC Teacher of the Year Scholarship
May 7, 2018Yuma, AZ (May 7, 2018) – AWC student Colin Yancey is the Teacher of the Year Scholar for 2018. Yancey will receive a scholarship covering in-state tuition and fees for the 2018-2019 academic year at AWC.
He was selected for the award by AWC Teacher of the Year Sarah Berner, Professor of Agricultural Science. Berner shared that she selected Yancey from a group of approximately 200 agriculture majors, each one deserving of the scholarship.
“In order to limit the possible recipients, I looked for students who volunteered their time on the Agricultural Land Lab. I then talked to the Land Lab staff about the students’ work ethic, interest, and innovation. I spoke to other teachers that these students worked with and came to a conclusion. It was very difficult, but very exciting to honor one of our amazing agriculture students. Colin is hard working, excited about agriculture, and not afraid to take on any task,” said Berner.
Yancey will be using the scholarship to pursue an Associate of Arts degree in Agricultural Science at AWC.
He was recognized for receiving the award during the 31st Annual Teacher of the Year Banquet on April 24.
Contact:
Liz Renaud
Director for CTE/Professor of Early Childhood Education
Arizona Western College
Liz.Renaud@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7560