Zach Barrow, an eighth-grade teacher at William James Middle School, was named Bulloch County Teacher of the Year for his dedication to education and positive impact on students and colleagues. Zach Barrow, an eighth-grade teacher at William James Middle School, was named Bulloch County Teacher of the Year for his dedication to education and positive impact on students and colleagues. Above video: WJCL 22 Wednesday morning headlines Zach Barrow, an eighth-grade teacher at William James Middle School in Statesboro, was named Bulloch County Teacher of the Year on Wednesday morning, surprising him during what he thought would be a regular school day. "I believe that everybody who's a teacher has been called to teach. Nobody does it for the money. We do it for the love of the kids. God gave me a distinct talent to be able to reach kids and to lead schools. And so, I'm hopeful that in my career, I'm able to reach as many kids as possible and give them what they deserve," Barrow said. Barrow was selected from 15 nominees for the honor. Teaching has been a part of his life long before he stepped into his own classroom, as both of his parents are career educators. "He puts in so many hours, and he cares about every single child that he teaches," said Melissa Barrow, Zach’s mother. Barrow’s path to teaching began at Georgia Southern University, where a practicum at William James Middle School caught the attention of school leaders. They helped him start teaching there while he was…
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