Chris Hagy Print E-mail

chris-hagy.jpgAge: 35
ESOL teacher, Charleston County School District

Chris Hagy hopes to one day work himself out of a job. As an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher, Hagy serves the linguistic, academic, social and cultural needs of students who enter the Charleston County school system with limited English proficiency.

Hagy started teaching with the intent to work for a year as a way to give back to the community before pursuing an MBA. He enjoyed teaching so much he instead decided to pursue an advanced degree in education and ended up attending the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

In his daily work, Hagy is living out some valuable career advice: “Find a wrong in the world and do your best to right it, never forgetting to find joy in that struggle.”

In his free time, Hagy coaches the track team at Midland Park Elementary School, is an assistant wrestling coach at Academic Magnet High School and is a volunteer with Heifer International.

Books on your nightstand: “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and “Stumbling on Happiness” by Daniel Gilbert.

Favorite music artist/musical genre: ’80s hair bands.

Favorite restaurant: Fat Matt’s Rib Shack in Atlanta.

Best stress reliever: Surfing.

Person you would like to meet: The Dalai Lama or Fat Matt.

Favorite hour of the day and why: Sunsets are good.

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written by Sheila Vanesa Szklanny on May 17, 2008

Mr. Hagy is an inspiration to educators nation-wide. His level of commitment and dedication are truly worthy of replication. I hope that a person as special as he is remains in the pedagogical field and continues to instruct those that are often marginalized by the system. Furthermore, his pursuits as a volunteer and coach demonstrate that there is a fluidity to where his professional endeavors end and those that are personal begin. I can only hope that a person as special as he is considers starting his own organization to aid children. Mr Hagy, on behalf of the children and parents of the Charleston County School District I thank you.


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