Honoring the legacy of Cabarrus County Education Foundation founder Grace Mynatt, the first-ever Grace Mynatt Award of Excellence recently was presented to Dave Parisi.
By Thomas Lott
CONCORD â Jay M. Robinson High School Engineering and Robotics Teacher Dave Parisi has been named a National Life Group LifeChanger of the Year Award Winner.
He was nominated by Kristi Parlier â Jay M. Robinsonâs Coordinator for the Academy of Engineering and Automation â for the award and she said there wasnât an educator around who deserved it more than Mr. Parisi.
âHe is definitely deserving because he is worthy of âLifeChanger,ââ she said Wednesday. âHe has changed so many lives, not just here at Jay. M. Robinson but throughout the entire district.â
Mr. Parisi will receive $3,000 to be shared between a $1,500 individual award and a $1,500 donation to his school or district for his win. He was humbled by the nomination.