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    Teacher surprised with $50-thousand award for excellence 

    –Paso Robles High School agriculture teacher Justin Pickard was awarded $50,000 for his skilled trade classes as part of a nationwide program for teaching excellence organized by Harbor Freight Tools.

    Pickard teaches welding and agriculture mechanics, creating a blend of academic and hands-on experiences for his students. He was surprised in his classroom earlier this month by a representative from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools with the news.

     

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