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My name is Bonnie Hicks and I teach computer classes to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students at Whitewater Middle School in Fayette County. I am presently pursuing my specialist degree in Instructional Technology and hope to graduate in May of 2009. I created this blog as a requirement for Integrating Technology for Dr. Baylen at the University of West Georgia. My plans are to use this site as a means of communication with my students and fellow educators. Over time, I will highlight useful tech tips and links to resources for readers of my blog site. Hopefully,it will remain a work in progress as I continue to be introduced to some of the exciting tools offered in Web 2.0.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Kathy Cox is Smarter Than a Fifth Grader

What a great opportunity to showcase our Georgia School Superintendent, Kathy Cox, as she won $1,000,000 last Friday(9-12-08) on the Fox game show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" We in Fayette County are especially proud of Mrs. Cox's prize winning accomplishment because she is a former high school social studies teacher from our county and her family resides in Fayetteville. Even more admirable than winning was what she chose to do with the money--- donate all the proceeds to state schools for the deaf and one for the blind. I found the news article , For the Georgia Schools Chief, Geography and History Pay Off , online posted at NYTimes.com and the entire story can be read by clicking on the article link. Way to go Kathy!!

4 comments:

Cannady said...

Bonnie, I would have missed several of the questions that Kathy Cox had to answer! Yet, it was definitely exciting seeing her represent Georgia!

Kim said...

I heard so much controversy about her going on the show. I think it is great! That she donated the money made it even better!

Jona Gaskin said...

I am very very proud of her! I believe that she represented our state very well.... I am not sure that I would have been able to do such a good job (unfortunately!)

Robert Warner said...

Bonnie, I thought Kathy Cox's performance was great, too. My only fear - someone may get the idea and make winning prize money a part of our job description. Thanks, RobertW