Cobb educators recognized for physical education, advocacy

Four educators in the Cobb County Schools received statewide recognition at the recent Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual conference.

Stephanie Lawson, of Keheley Elementary, received the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award for her teaching, sportsmanship and example as a healthy role model, according to Cobb officials.

Also recognized were Stephanye Peek and Chester Ransom of Blackwell Elementary School, who received the Award of Excellence in Physical Education, for best practices in the field; and Hilda Wilkins, the principal at Hightower Trail Middle School, who received the Advocate of the Year Award for promoting exercise.