Typically, an individual receives the Margaret Bynum Award for excellence in gifted education, but this year the honor went to an entire school district - the Hall County School District (HCSD).
The honor was awarded Monday night at the annual Georgia Association for Gifted Children (GAGC) Convention in Athens. Dr. Meg Hines and Dr. Bonnie Cramond of the University of Georgia nominated Hall County Schools for the district's innovative programming, impact on Georgia and commitment to rigor for all.
“We are so honored that our DISTRICT has been recognized by GAGC with the Bynum Award, noting Hall County Schools’ impact on the field across the state, which means far more than had any individual from Hall County been named," said Dr. Sally Krisel, Hall County's Director of Innovative and Advanced Programs.
"The recognition of our district says to us that we are successfully creating a broad-based, consistent culture that inspires excellence. And that is much more powerful and long lasting than individual contribution. We could not be prouder of our entire team. Students, parents, community members, Board members, teachers, administrators, para-pros, classified staff – the honor belongs to all of them!”
More than twenty HCSD teachers and leaders accepted the award on behalf of Hall County Schools.
The GAGC Bynum Award is named for Margaret Bynum, Georgia’ first full-time consultant for gifted education, and the first person to hold a state position supporting gifted education in any state.
