GBS Debate Coach Tara Tate Named 2008 Educator of the Year

The National Debate Coaches Association, the largest professional organization for high school and college debate coaches in the country, recognized Ms. Tara Tate on Sunday, April 13 as the organization's 2008 Educator of the Year.

There were seven nominations from all over the country and the organization announced the winner this past weekend. The award recognizes one debate coach in the country each year who, according to the description, "has had substantial impact on the debate community through their service, commitment to students, and teaching. The recipient is not one who merely coaches their students to win but truly defines what it means to be an educator in this community."

Congratulations to Ms. Tate for this well deserved honor.