Sumter High's Barnett wins February Morris College High School Teacher of the Month

Luther Barnett, an English teacher at Sumter High School, won the February High School Teacher of the Month contest. Presented by Morris College, and similar to a previous educator-focused contest Morris College also facilitated through the newspaper, the public is asked to nominate their favorite high school teachers in Sumter's public and private schools. After the nomination period, the public votes between finalists determined by The Sumter Item staff. The winner receives a $50 gift certificate to a local business, a certificate and swag from Morris College.

Luther Barnett - Sumter High School

Mr. Barnett inspires his students to love literature through his dynamic method of teaching. He genuinely is invested in his students; this is shown by his willingness to meet with them after school hours to discuss their work. He also provides the students with life skills that will take them further than the walls of Sumter High School. Mr. Barnett is the epitome of an exemplary teacher!