Video: Lowndes Co. Teacher of the Year Named

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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. – (WCBI)A New Hope High School educator is named Lowndes County’s Teacher of the Year.

Nine teachers from each school that makes up the county district were recognized Friday morning for their dedication to education.

Susie Oglesby, who teaches Stem courses at New Hope, took this year’s top honor.She teaches a comprehensive course that covers science, technology, engineering and math.

Oglesby says this is a very bright moment in her career.

“It was an honor to be with great teachers.It is an honor to be here. It feels great, it feels great to be recognized for a job well done, ” says Oglesby

Oglesby is also a graduate of New Hope High School and Mississippi State University.