Maggie Hardin, from Union is among 12 Mississippi State University College of Education graduates recently recognized for exceptional work as teacher interns in Mississippi and Alabama school districts.
The recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Intern Award were nominated for exceeding expectations while completing internships at public schools across Mississippi and in Hoover, Alabama.
The honorees demonstrated exemplary professionalism, performance and a high level of commitment to the teaching profession.
Hardin, a music education major, taught in the Starkville Oktibbeha School District.
"I am thrilled to honor the recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Intern Award. Their exceptional performance, professionalism and dedication have distinguished them in their teaching internships," Teresa Jayroe, MSU College of Education dean, said. "They represent the bright future of the teaching profession, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements."
MSU's College of Education is home to five academic departments, a division of education, one research unit and numerous service units. Learn more at www.educ.msstate.edu.