BURKE COUNTY, Ga (WJBF)- A local teacher is being recognized nationally with a prestigious award.
Burke County High School teacher Dr. Jeffery Heggs was named a Milken Educator. The award is only given to 30 exceptional educators across the nation each year.
“We are looking for educators who are innovators in the classroom, who are leaders beyond the classroom. Leaders in their community,” explained Stephanie Bishop, Vice President of Milken Educator Awards…