Gwinnett Tech Instructor Jeff White: Winner of 2022 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence By Our Town Gwinnett Staff
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named Gwinnett Technical College (GTC) physics instructor Jeff White the winner of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction at the State Leadership Conference. “This is a tremendous honor,” said White. “I am grateful to Gwinnett Tech and TSCG for everything they do to support our students and communities. I look forward to representing Gwinnett Tech and the technical education system throughout the upcoming year.” In its 31st year, the Rick Perkins Award highlights excellence in technical instruction and recognizes the most outstanding instructors at the twenty-two TCSG colleges. As the award winner, White will make public appearances as a representative for technical education next year, including meeting with the governor and addressing the Georgia General Assembly. Gwinnett Technical College President Dr. D. Glen Cannon said, “What a great and well-deserved honor. Jeff exemplifies the expertise, passion, and professionalism of all our faculty at GTC and across the system. He could teach anywhere, but we are so thankful he chose to be a part of the GTC family. He comes to class every day with a single focus to educate students not just for success in the classroom but pre-
pared to succeed in life. He will represent the TCSG faculty with that same passion over the coming year.” “I have always loved working with others and helping them develop their talents inside,” stated White. “Seeing their eyes light up as they have that moment of enlightenment is incredibly satisfying. Every student comes into my class with hope for a better future and dreams of a better life. They trust me to help them make those dreams come true and ensure their life story has a happy ending. Their hard work and dedication to their dreams is my inspiration.” White taught in the Gwinnett County Public Schools system for thirty-four years before coming to Gwinnett Technical College as a full-time physics instructor. He led various science classes during those years, was the science department chair for thirteen years, coached football, baseball, and soccer, and sponsored several student clubs. White holds a Master of Science in Physics from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Science Education from the University of Georgia. He also earned his Specialist Degree from the University of Georgia in School Leadership and his Gifted Endorsement. White was born and raised in Atlanta and lives in Flowery Branch, Georgia. He and his wife enjoy camping, traveling, and spending time with their four children and six grandchildren. As the 2022 Rick Perkins award winner, Jeffrey White received a crystal award and a check for $2,500. More information at www.GwinnettTech.edu
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