WHHS's Matt Phillips is Hall Co. Teacher of the Year

GAINESVILLE - Matt Phillips, a social studies teacher at West Hall High School, has been named the The Hall County School District's Teacher of the Year.<br /> <br /> Schools Supt. Will Schofield and Dr. Eloise Barron, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, surprised Phillips by showing up in his classroom Wednesday to make the announcement in front of his students.<br /> <br /> Phillips, who is in his 5th year in education, teaches Economics, Advanced Placement Government, and International Baccalaureate History. He also serves as social studies department chairman. <br /> <br /> Upon receiving the news, Phillips said, "I am beyond humbled to be recognized by our system. We are blessed tohave amazing teachers all around our county and to be chosen from that group is an amazing honor. I am truly rewarded in being given the opportunity to teach at my alma mater alongside the greatest faculty and students around." <br /> <br /> Phillips will now compete with other system winners from across the state for the honor of being selected Georgia Teacher of the Year.