Lawrence County seniors complete educator preparation program

Published 10:00 am Wednesday, May 22, 2024

: PHOTO SUBMITTED Sara Watts and Rachel Smith, Lawrence County High School seniors and completers of the two-year Educator Preparation program at Lawrence County Technology & Career Center, signed their Educator Preparation scholarships with William Carey last week. Each received a $36,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. They are also part of the Grow Your Own collaborative partnership Carey has with Lawrence County School District. From left, Christy Turner, Hugh Watts holding Karson Nations, Michelle Watts holding Everleigh Russell, Saydie Nations, Sara Watts (sitting), Shelby Russell, Rachel Smith (sitting), Noah Smith, Wayne Smith, Sherry Smith, Dr. Deidra Gammill.

Sara Watts and Rachel Smith, Lawrence County High School seniors and completers of the two-year Educator Preparation program at Lawrence County Technology & Career Center, signed their Educator Preparation scholarships with William Carey recently. Each received a $36,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. They are also part of the Grow Your Own collaborative partnership Carey has with Lawrence County School District.