Susan Hagood, assistant professor of kinesiology and physical education, received the College/University Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award from the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for her performance as an educator, role model and community leader.

“It is such an honor to be selected as the recipient of the GAHPERD College/University Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award,” said Hagood. “I am passionate about teaching and strive to prepare classes where students are challenged, encouraged and supported to become highly qualified physical education teachers. There are so many wonderful college/university physical education teacher educators in the state of Georgia so to be selected for this award is truly an honor for which I am most grateful.”