Send your congratulations to Andy Baumgartner!

Web posted April 18, 1999

During a ceremony Monday at the White House, Augusta's Andy Baumgartner will be recognized by President Clinton as the National Teacher of the Year.

With 23 years of award-winning teaching experience -- 17 in Richmond County -- and accolades from everyone who knows him, Mr. Baumgartner remains modest about the award.

``Being National Teacher of the year does not mean that I'm the best in the nation,'' he said. ``It does mean that I am being given the opportunity to represent all of the wonderful things happening in education and all of the wonderful teachers that teach within the public school system.''

The Augusta Chronicle and @ugusta would like to provide you this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Baumgartner personally. We will make certain each message is delivered directly to him.