Congratulations Dad!

Most of you know my dad retired from the Air Force and decided to teach public school-junior high! He graduated from Baylor (years ago) with a teaching certificate but hasn't really used it. It took some work to become certified in Oklahoma but he has been teaching since 2004 at Central Middle School. He has taught History and English in seventh and eighth grades. Being in the military, he requires students to refer to him as Col. Gorham, as well as, "Yes sir" and "No sir." He also pays them the same respect with "Yes sir/ma'am". He has many interesting stories working with families with different values. He is very strict with the students and expects a lot from them. Parents are usually pleased when they hear what he is expecting of the students. He also has the support of the principal and asst. principals. The students are always amazed that he has three grown kids who survived. :) A few years ago he decided to get a master's degree, too. This past spring he graduated with a master's degree and turned 60!

This afternoon my dad found out that he was the Teacher of the Year for his school! YEA Dad! He was surprised and humbled. I am very proud of him and look forward to see what happens in the future! He wants to become a principal and hopefully he'll move to Texas!