For Mackenzie Calhoun, teaching at Georgia Piedmont Technical College means more than just following lesson plans or meeting learning goals. It is about hope—for her students and for herself. After working in the corporate world, Calhoun returned to education with a master’s degree in English and a strong belief in the power of technical education to change lives. At GPTC, she found that education is part of a bigger journey. “It’s exhilarating to witness students at...
Finding the Why in Every Word: 2025-2026 Rick Perkins Winner, Mackenzie Calhoun
Posted on Feb 2, 2026