James A. Brooks

James Brooks

English, Photojournalism=12th grade- West Wilkes High School, Millers Creek, NC

Total years as a classroom teacher:27

Education

Bachelor of Arts (English Education)  Appalachian State University  1985

Master of Arts (Higher Education, Teaching English)  Appalachian State University  1997

Doctor of Education, Appalachian State University 2011

Teaching Experience

1985-Present    West Wilkes High School, 9-12 grade, English, Photojournalism

Special Recognition

2010                National Council of Teachers of English--High School Teacher of Excellence

2009                Outstanding North Carolina English Teacher

2009                National Board Certification

2008                NCTE Award for Media Literacy

2007                NEA Award for Teaching Excellence

2005                Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Education Hero Award

2002                All-USA TODAY Teachers Team

1998                National Board Certification

1995                West Wilkes High School Teacher of the Year

1995                Wilkes County Teacher of the Year

1995                Northwest North Carolina Teacher of the Year

Recent media:

http://myfox8.com/2012/03/19/wilkes-co-man-to-be-inducted-into-teachers-hall-of-fame/

http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/mar/16/west-wilkes-teacher-to-be-inducted-into-teacher-ha-ar-2051194/

http://www.wxii12.com/news/30691831/detail.html

http://www.journalpatriot.com/news/article_56235b00-6f92-11e1-91b8-0019bb30f31a.html

Testimonials

“Although students describe Dr. Brooks as extremely challenging, they also refer to him as fun and fair! While realizing that learning should be about exploration and adventure, Dr. Brooks masterfully looks for ways to allow his students to become the teacher.  He is often described as one who views the glass ‘half full.’”

J. Wayne Shepherd, Principal, West Wilkes H.S.

 

“Jim Brooks represents all that one would want in a teacher.  He challenges his students to be the very best they can be.  He leads his peers in trying new ways to teach.  He willingly gives of himself to advise decision-makers on important issues affecting education.  Simply stated, students always come first for Jim.”

 

Stephen C. Laws, Ed.D., Superintendent, Wilkes County Schools

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