Public Relations & Community Schools
Press Release - Chatham County

Pittsboro Elementary Teacher Wins Exceptional Children Award

Jennifer Morton, an Exceptional Children's teacher at Pittsboro
Elementary School, is the 2006 recipient of the Exceptional Children
Teacher of Excellence award for Chatham County Schools. Morton
received the award during the fifty-sixth Conference on Exceptional
Children in Greensboro on Monday, November 6.

Morton has taught in Chatham County Schools for five years. The
Student Services Department of Chatham County Schools noted in her
nomination that she actively involves students in a wide range of
learning activities and emphasizes student independence. Also noted
was how Morton sets an example for all teachers in her relationships
with colleagues and with the inclusion of her students with their
typically developing students.

"After a short time in her career, Jennifer exemplifies many
qualities of an outstanding veteran teacher," said Lori DeTrude,
Director of Exceptional Children's Programs and Student Services.