Teacher Awards Many people remember a special teacher in their past but few remember to honor them like Jacksonville-based investment manager Gilchrist Berg. Now the president and founder of Water Street Capital, a national investment firm based in Jacksonville, Berg said he wanted to thank the teachers for their positive influence and to reward teachers now working in local public and private schools. These two teachers were special among so many I was privileged to have, said Berg.
Teachers are one of our most important assets.
We simply don t do enough to remind ourselves of their great influence on us every day of our life. Maybe in some small way these awards will cause others to reflect on the great contributions teachers have made to their lives and the lives of their families. This commitment by Mr. Berg is generous and timely. Named for two outstanding teachers who had a great influence on his life, these awards will not only recognize Ms. Prior and Ms. Roddenberry but will serve to motivate and reward other outstanding teachers in the future. At a time when improvement of public education is receiving wide attention, it is important to focus on the role of individual teachers who make a real difference in the lives of their students.