Congratulations to Chatham Central High (Chatham County Schools) Science Teacher Eric Patin!
From NC DPI ....
Best day ever? If you were to ask Chatham Central High (Chatham County Schools) Science Teacher Eric Patin that question he would undoubtedly say yes as today he was named North Carolina’s 2015 Milken Educator Award recipient and received an unrestricted check in the amount of $25,000. Patin joins up to 40 other educators nationwide to receive the award this year.
State Superintendent June Atkinson, who participated in the surprise announcement during a schoolwide assembly, said, "One of the highest compliments any teacher could receive is knowing that students request you for their teacher and this is true for Eric. He is well respected by students and fellow teachers. Chatham Central High is fortunate to have him on staff; and North Carolina is fortunate to have him in its teaching ranks."
Patin earned an associate’s degree in science in May 1996 from Grand Rapids Community College, a bachelor's degree in microbiology in May 1999 from the University of Michigan, and his secondary teaching certification in April 2004 from Eastern Michigan University. He achieved National Board Certification in 2013.
