It’s a Sunday afternoon at the local Starbucks. GHC students have taken over the place. They’re working on their chemistry homework. And right in the center of it all is Assistant Professor of Chemistry Sarah Tesar helping them.

“I guess I just try to be as involved as I can, as they let me,” she said. “Chemistry is usually one of the most intimidating subjects and classes for college students. I try to be a mentor for students, and provide support and help where I can. I remember being a freshman in college and sometimes feeling like I had no idea what I was doing.”

She admits she can’t help but aid her students when they need it most—even if it’s over the weekend or by text.

It’s reasons like these that Tesar will be honored as a 2016 Cobb County Chamber of Commerce teacher of the year for Georgia Highlands College in October.

Full Story: https://www.highlands.edu/2016/10/19/ghc-teacher-year-honored-cobb-county-chamber-commerce/