Three members of Northeastern Technical College’s faculty and staff, from left, Valerie Gargiulo, of Hartsville, Jackie Gaskins, of Chesterfield, and Heath Milligan, of Clio, were presented with South Carolina Technical Education Association Educator of the Year awards.

February 23, 2011
NETC Announces Educators of the Year

Three Northeastern Technical College employees were recently named local winners of the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) Educator of the Year Awards.

Jackie Gaskins, of Chesterfield, was nominated for Teacher of the Year for her outstanding performance as a mathematics instructor. She is in her 20th year as an instructor for the College.

Heath Milligan, of Clio, was nominated for Administrator of the Year for his dedication and commitment to the management of the College as dean of instruction. He also has been with NETC for 20 years.

Valerie Gargiulo, of Hartsville, was nominated for Staff Person of the Year for her exceptional service and dedication to the College as dual enrollment coordinator and PBI project director. She has been with the College for four years.

These employees were recognized Feb. 18 at the annual SCTEA Conference in Myrtle Beach.

Each year, faculty and staff at each of South Carolina’s technical colleges vote for local winners, based on performance criteria established by the SCTEA. This year, faculty and staff at NETC selected Gaskins, Milligan and Gargiulo to represent the college.