Dr. Bobby Hobgood

As educators, we are responsible for the achievements of our students, our own professional development, and the advancement of the profession.  When our energy is focused on these three key actors, we experience a healthy ecosystem where everyone – our students, ourselves, and our colleagues – all achieve growth.  And sometimes, the return on our investment is greatly magnified.  

I am humbled by this recognition from the Southern Conference on Language Teaching.  SCOLT has afforded me many opportunities for self-growth, and in turn, opportunities to support the growth of my students and my profession. This award validates my practice of postponing personal satisfaction in order to revel in the growth of our students, our colleagues, and our profession.  Mille fois merci!