Tom Carrig, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Printing and Graphic Arts instructor, was recognized as a recipient of the 2013 Excellence in Teaching award by the Bellefontaine Rotary at the annual Awards Ceremony luncheon.

The Excellence in Teaching award honors three educators in Logan county grades pre-K through twelve who improve student achievement in and outside academics and utilizes innovative techniques to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Carrig, along with Benjamin Logan’s Bruce Smith, and Bellefontaine City Schools’ Cathy Ulmer, were the recipients of the prestigious award.

For 19 years, Carrig has provided his students with real-world experiences, such as creating the mural in downtown Bellefontaine, and continues to engage students with new and emerging trends in the industry, such as variable data and car wraps.

“Tom’s experience in the printing and graphics industry is a valued resource at Hi-Point,” commented Shelly Swaney, Ohio Hi-Point’s High School Director, “His ability to translate his wealth of knowledge to his students and his commitment to being a life-long learner directly benefits his students. Hi-Point is proud to have Mr. Carrig.”

“I feel very honored to receive this award” remarked Carrig, “and I have to thank Ashton Waggamon and Cortney Hill for nominating me.

The industry is drastically changing and it’s my responsibility to prepare my students for the new demands and trends,” continued Carrig, “When students are hungry to learn and eager to soak up the information it’s creates a great learning environment. Ohio Hi-Point is always looking forward, and that gives instructors an opportunity to continually challenge our students at a new level.”

This is Ohio Hi-Point’s fifth teacher to be being recognized for the Excellence in Teaching award. Previous recipients include Peter Raatz in 2012, Deborah Purcell in 2009, Robin Curly in 2005 and JoEtta Spain in 2003.