Daniel Prince
Whitehead is one of 558 teachers nationwide nominated for the award
A Sims Middle School PE Teacher has been nominated for the National LifeChanger of the Year Award. Seth Whitehead is one of 558 teachers nationwide nominated for the honor. The award recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the nation who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence, and leadership. 18 individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given out during this school year. A grand prize winner receives $10,000 to share with their school or district. 4 grand prize finalists receive $5000 to share with their school or district. 10 LifeChanger Award Winners will get $3000 to share with their school or district. One Spirit Award Winner is given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination, with $5000 given to share. A Capstone Award is given to a nominee retiring at the end of the school year, and that winner receives $3000 to share. A Spotlight Award is given to a nominee in a specific discipline each year. That winner receives $5000 to share.
Director of Administration Eric Childers nominated Whitehead for being one of the best employees in Union County. In his nomination Childers said that “Whitehead brings a positive attitude and a cheerful disposition to work every day. Students and staff gravitate to the kindness Whitehead exudes. He goes the extra mile to provide for his community. Most recently, he noticed a need within his district for additional staff trained in ESL services. He took it upon himself to get this certification added to his professional certificate.
"In terms of moral and ethical high ground, there is no one I put above Mr. Whitehead in our entire district. He is an exemplar for professional conduct," explains Childers. "Mr. Whitehead is a game changer for Union County Schools, but more importantly, he is a game changer in the lives of the students with whom he comes in contact."