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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced the selection of Heather Hahn of Wilkesboro and William Dinkins of Winston-Salem as the recipients of her ninth annual “Teacher in Congress” internship. 

Hahn and Dinkins will arrive in Washington on July 10 for a week of intensive learning, curriculum development activities and hands-on experience in America’s federal government.  

“This program will provide Heather and Bill with a tangible way to give students a look inside the federal government,” said Foxx. “Their week in Washington will equip them to teach in new ways about our roles in a democratic society and hopefully inspire the next generation of North Carolina public servants with a vibrant civics education.”

Hahn teaches Civics and Economics as well as American History at Wilkes Central High School. She previously taught at Mooresville Senior High School in Mooresville and Southwest Guilford High School in High Point. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University. 

Dinkins has taught at Mount Tabor High School since 1999 and currently teaches Civics and Economics. He is a graduate of Florida State University and earned a master’s degree from Appalachian State University.  

The “Teacher in Congress” internship was created to offer educators a glimpse of the workings of Congress and the federal government while experiencing the day-to-day life of a member of Congress. By supplying teachers with hands-on opportunities, the internship will help local schools enhance their civics and history curriculum.

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U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District and is the elected Republican Conference Secretary. Dr. Foxx is the chair of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and serves as Vice Chair of the House Rules Committee.