Throughout the month of October, we will be introducing you to the 2022-2023 Glynn County Teachers of the Year.
Danny Benton was named Teacher of the Year at Risley Middle. He has taught special education, math and social studies during the course of his 18-year career in education. He currently teaches business education and has done so for the past seven years.
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Family: I have been married to my beautiful wife for 28 years. We have 2 daughters, Hannah, 22, and Sarah, 17. My stepson Aaron is 33, and lives in Atlanta.
Who is your role model? My wife is my role model. She has been a teacher for many years and is why I got into Education. She always enjoyed teaching, and piqued my interest in education. She is my rock and my best friend.
What book has most influenced you? The one book I read every day is the Bible, as it gives me comfort and knowledge.
What is your greatest teaching memory? Any time a struggling student tells me they finally “get it” is my favorite memory. I also really enjoy the times when a former student tells me about a time I may have helped them in some small way.
What is your favorite quote or personal motto? It is what it is. I have used this one for a long time. To me, it means to take something good from every situation in life. Always look for the bright side, because the other side leads nowhere good.
What is a fact about you that most people don't know? Most people don’t know that I originally wanted to be an Aerospace Engineer. I wanted to design airplanes.
Any hidden talents or hobbies? I really enjoy photography, mostly sports action shots. I like taking portraits as well.