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In addition to managing the day-to- is head of Precinct 4-East Cobb’s police force; day operations of a police precinct, and 2) he has provided security (from 11pm to Capt. Quan often spends his off-duty 7am) at the EAST COBBER Festival site for the time catching a coffee with East Cobbers, directing traffic at local past 10 years. Then as we were preparing this schools and/or providing security issue, the shooting of an unarmed teenager at special events throughout East in Ferguson, Missouri, set off nearly two weeks Cobb, in particular, the EAST COBBER Parade & Festival. For the of protests and backlash against police in that St. Louis suburb, but it past 10 years, Capt. Quan has been also had citizens evaluating police and community relations not only in the security guard from 11pm – 7am Kansas City but also the rest of the country. So, the front cover photo at the Fountains of Olde Towne shopping center making sure no of Captain Jerry Quan takes on a deeper significance of what, I think, is one vandalizes the temporary right with our local police. By going beyond his official job as East Cobb’s EAST COBBER Festival site. As is precinct commander, Capt. Quan, an East Cobb resident, is often seen our philosophy here at the EAST COBBER, we showcase good people out and about in our community (like directing traffic at a school or doing good in our community and grabbing a coffee with an East Cobber) which allows him to understand so, it is fitting to feature Capt. Quan the nuances of our East Cobb neighborhoods while also fighting crime. on the September front cover – especially since this issue promotes With the lowest crime rate in Cobb County, we East Cobbers often the annual EAST COBBER Parade & overlook the role law enforcement officers have in making that happen. Festival. Quan has been behind-the- We are lucky to have Capt. Quan who goes beyond arrests and citations scenes ensuring the success of East Cobb’s biggest special event. and, because he genuinely likes to help people, affects the livability of East Cobb in a positive way. Quan was born and raised in South The 19th annual EAST COBBER Parade & Festival, to be held on Cobb County. In 1989, after a stint September 13, is another way the EAST COBBER showcases all that is in the Marines, Hong became a Cobb County police officer. Before good here in East Cobb County. This hometown tradition has been, for becoming head of Precinct Four, he the past 19 years, a great opportunity for East Cobb residents to come was the Commander for Precinct One for 5 years. “The best part of together and share their pride and have some good old-fashioned fun. my job is interacting with people,” Our Parade & Festival special section (pages 12 to 21) reviews all the says Capt. Quan. different groups marching, entertaining, and feeding us that day! Hope to see you, there! Quan lives in East Cobb with his wife, Lydia, and stepson, Ryan, age 10. He also has a daughter, Jenny, 23. Cover photo taken by Cynthia M. Rozzo Michael Drewitz of Founder l Publisher Michael’s Photography. [email protected] 4 September 2014 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER September 2014 5 Cobb County School District Names Teachers of the Year For Elementary, Middle & High In three separate surprise presentations at their respective Professional Profile schools on July 28, Superintendent Rick Parker Chris Ragsdale named the school district’s three academic Daniell Middle School level Teachers of the Year. They Teacher of the Year are Beth Knight of Hendricks Elementary School, Rick Parker of Teaching Bio: Daniell Middle School, and Tyler • Teaches 7th Grade Social Studies. Gwynn of Allatoona High School. s Rick Parker, On the first day of pre-planning, • Started out in the Internet security business, but Daniell Middle Mr. Ragsdale surprised the teach- after 10 years and many hours training his col- School ers by naming them academic leagues, realized that teaching was his calling. level Teachers of the Year in front • Became a teacher at 31 because he wanted to of their fellow teachers and staff members. make a difference. Each of the three level winners was first selected • In 2006, was nominated as Maryland Social as a local school Teacher of the Year by fellow Studies Teacher of the Year. faculty members. School honorees submitted written • Hired by Cobb County School District in 2007. applications for the District-wide honor, which are read and rated independently by a committee of Teaching Style: administrators. The highest-rated applicants from • Always wears a coat and tie when he teaches to elementary, middle, and high schools are named establish decorum and professionalism. Teachers of the Year. On August 22, following a • Embraces the use of technology to expand the comprehensive interview process, Tyler Gwynn of learning environment. Allatoona High School, was selected as this year’s • He and his students created their own version of Cobb County’s District Teacher of the Year. Wikipedia just for Social Studies. • Obtained a license for their own Google App for DaniellPedia.com. • Believes strongly in student engagement and has been known to dress in safari gear and other cos- tumes to teach students about history. Quote from Principal: “Engaging. Dynamic. Intentional. These are just three words which describe Mr. Rick Parker’s teaching style with the students of Daniell Middle School. Whether dressing in character as people students are studying, providing experiences for students outside the classroom for events such as the Geography Bee, or preparing students with 21st century digital learning experiences such as Daniellpedia, Mr. Parker ensures his students receive a premier education in history both in and out of the classroom. His dedication to each individual student is evident in his students’ success. Mr. Parker is master teacher!” Be Inspired. Stay Connected. Like Some Stuff. - Daniell Principal David Nelson www.facebook.com/EastCobber 6 September 2014 EAST COBBER www.eastcobber.com Expires 01/01/15 www.eastcobber.com EAST COBBER September 2014 7 Your PTA Membership is Powerful and Important By Paty Holdmeyer and Cindy Smoak, Membership Co-Chairs , East Cobb County Council of PTAs In the month of August, thousands of parents and events such as math and science nights, fall festivals, students headed back to school.