Theresa Gish, teacher and DECA co-sponsor at Pacific High School, has been recognized by Missouri DECA as a Diamond Award Recipient. Gish received her award at the Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference, which was held March 12-14, 2023 at Crown Center Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Gish was honored and nominated by her peers for the outstanding contributions she has made to Missouri DECA and District 8 for her excellence in competitive events tabulation. Gish was recognized for serving as an inspirational new educator for her contributions running the tabulations for District 8 competition and also acting as an Event Director at the ICDC conference last year. This award recognizes the high standards of not only the recipients, but of their colleagues and students.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Missouri DECA's services are an integral part of instruction that motivates students to increase their leadership and creative abilities, reinforce competencies developed in the curriculum and encourage a healthy competitive spirit. One of the most visible components of the student organization is the competitive events program. Students may participate in individual series events, marketing research projects, chapter team projects, leadership academies, and entrepreneurship projects. It is a comprehensive learning program that integrates classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business, and promotes competition. DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.
Photo: Left: Ms. Gish, Diamond Award Recipient, Right: Ms. Pfeiffer, PHS DECA Sponsor