The Crisp County School District is proud to announce a generous $1,000 donation to Crisp County High School from The Fiber Network Alliance (FNA), made possible through community partner Greg Turton of Southern FiberWorx.
The check was presented to CCHS Technology Teacher Mr. Cory Ward, whose program continues to provide students with valuable hands-on learning experiences in technology and innovation.
Mr. Ward has a background in Computer Science and joined the GA Institute of Technology, Rural Computer Science Educators cohort last year. This is a collaborative group of Georgia Computer Science educators, facilitated by GA Tech, to share resources and training among rural educators.
CTAE Director Tara Peavy-Shurley says these relationships are paramount to our students’ educational success.
“Building strong relationships between our Career Technical Agriculture Education programs and our Crisp County business and industry partners enriches learning experiences for our students. These kinds of opportunities afford students hands-on experience from professionals working in the field every day,” Shurley said. “Teachers also benefit from having firsthand experience with the most up-to-date technology and methodologies for business in their field. We are committed to building these relationships to strengthen our Crisp County workforce and creating a better Crisp County through education.”
Mr. Turton says it’s important for community partners to make contributions like this.
“I think it is vitally important for the business community to work directly with the programs preparing our workforce. I see the impact an adult taking an interest in young adults can have, as well as how working directly with the CTAE programs benefits our local businesses and community,” Turton said. “There is a great benefit in allowing students and teachers to have real-world experience in the businesses and industries that will be hiring our graduates.”
This contribution will directly support classroom resources and enhance student learning in the district’s technology program.
The FNA is a nonprofit association of broadband service providers serving rural communities across the Southeast.
Glen Wood, FNA Executive Director, says they are happy to support CCHS and the school’s ongoing efforts to strengthen digital skills and prepare students for careers in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
“The FNA is dedicated to supporting rural communities, and this contribution reflects our shared mission to expand opportunity through technology,” the representatives noted. “We are pleased to support Crisp County High School as they equip students with the tools and experiences needed to thrive in a digital world.”