Capt. Charlie Code Named NHS Teacher Of The Year

February 7, 2011

Captain Charlie C. Code, Jr. has been named the 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year at Northview Hgh School. The Senior Naval Science Instructor will be honored along with Escambia County’s other Teachers of the Year during the Golden Apple Awards in Pensacola on February 24.

Code retired after 29 years of service in the Navy and immediately went to work with Northview’s NJROTC program.

He was born in Macon, GA and attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL graduating in June, 1977.  He completed Aviation Officer Candidate School at Naval Aviation Schools Command at Naval Air Station in Pensacola,  and was commissioned in August 1978. He was designated an Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO) in July 1979.

Code’s operational assignments while on active duty included Fighter Squadron 142, NAS Oceana and deployed on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), Norfolk, VA; HS-12, Atsugi, Japan and deployed on USS Midway (CV-41); USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) Sasebo, Japan; and the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), Norfolk, VA.

His shore assignments included Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD), NAS Key West FL.; AIMD, NAS Lemoore, CA; AMDO assignment officer (detailer), NAF Millington TN; Aviation Training System Assistant Program Manager, Washington, DC; Program Manager, PMA-225, Patuxent River, MD, and his final tour was Executive Director and Commanding Officer, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Center at NAS Pensacola.

His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (with two gold stars), and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with two gold stars).

He is married to the former Miriam A. Richardson of Baltimore, Md., and they have one daughter, Arnita.

Comments

28 Responses to “Capt. Charlie Code Named NHS Teacher Of The Year”

  1. Roger Sanford on April 5th, 2011 1:45 pm

    Congrats Charlie. Great to see a fellow greenshirt to be honored. Lots of water under the bridge since our days together at AIMD KWest.

  2. CDR Ken Jalali on March 10th, 2011 1:30 pm

    Aloha Capt. Code,

    Congratulations. I enjoyed working for you on board the might USS Theodore Roosevelt. It is great opportunity for the young folks learning from a fine naval officer and more importantly from a great man. God Bless.
    V/R Ken

  3. willie on February 24th, 2011 8:07 pm

    go captain whoop whoop!!

  4. CDR Gerald Cook on February 15th, 2011 2:07 pm

    Capt,

    Not surprised to see your recognition for such a distingused award. You were my commissioning officer in 94 and have remained a mentor throughout my career. Escambia County is blessed to have you onboard… Congrats

  5. LCDR Kelly on February 15th, 2011 7:16 am

    Sir,

    You were my detailer when i first became a 1520. Glad to read about you after all this time…Welch Fair sends his regards…”BZ”

    VR,
    Tony Kelly
    OPNAV N43

  6. Dawn Luker on February 10th, 2011 7:58 pm

    Congratulations!!! Thank you for your dedication to our NJROTC kids!!!

  7. Mike 'Kiemmo" Kiem on February 10th, 2011 4:05 pm

    Charlie,

    I wondered where you ended up…….. in God’s country huh???? No finer people or beaches anywhere!!

    Congrats on the Teacher of the Year award, anyone that has worked with you won’t be surprised………..all the best wishes for you and the family!!

    Cheers,

    Kiemmo

  8. Ron Allen on February 9th, 2011 1:58 pm

    CAPT Code/Charlie: Congratulations. Glad to see you’re still serving our country after a distinguished active duty career. I’m proud of you and proud to have served in the Navy with you. I wouldn’t have expected anything less from you than Teacher of the Year :-)

  9. Sherry Bloodsworth on February 8th, 2011 11:49 am

    Congratulations Captain Code. :) When I heard your hat was thrown into the pile for this honor, I just knew you would win it hands down. There are many leaders that walk amongst us, but very few leaders who do it with as much patience and understanding as you do. Northview is a much better school with having you in it and I know Senior Chief Coleman has to be very proud of this accomplishment and honor you have earned. God bless you and your beautiful family!

  10. Jessica on February 7th, 2011 4:43 pm

    Congratulations Captain!

  11. Mrs. P. Jernigan on February 7th, 2011 3:55 pm

    Capt. Code,
    Congratulations on your much-deserved award. It is a pleasure to know you and to work with you and your NHS NJROTC students during Relay for Life. Thank you for your service to our country, our community, and to our students

  12. Mark on February 7th, 2011 3:21 pm

    I had the privilege of working for Captain Code in his last active duty assignment as Commanding Officer of CNATT. As a Northview parent, I was elated when I heard he was headed to our school to work with the NJROTC program. He is a great asset to our school, our kids, and the community. Congratulations Captain!.

  13. Art on February 7th, 2011 2:57 pm

    Awesome! Congrats Captain Code! Those of us who know you are not surprised by this achievement. To the NHS students, these types accomplishments do not happen by themselves. I’m confident your tireless efforts and measureable success have contibuted signifcantly to Captian Code’s recognition. Well done to you all. One Team, One Fight!

  14. nhs student on February 7th, 2011 1:50 pm

    Great Job Capt. Code :)

  15. WORRIED RESIDENT on February 7th, 2011 1:17 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS Captai Code!!!! Thank you for ALL you do to help our children, and thus our communities! Thak you, so very much!

  16. Dixie on February 7th, 2011 11:27 am

    Congratulations, Captain Code. You’ve earned it. :)

  17. Lisa & James on February 7th, 2011 10:58 am

    Captain Code brings to the table a good blend of caring & discipline to his students. He teaches them to better themselves, work with others, encourage others. The NJROTC program at Northview has flourished in his hands. This gentleman is a blessing to our family, the school and our community. Congratulations Captain!

  18. mitzi on February 7th, 2011 10:32 am

    Captain Code…Thank you for being part of our community and an amazing influence to all of our children. What an Honor to have you at Northview High School. Congratulations !

  19. Kandi Huff on February 7th, 2011 10:20 am

    Capt. Code was my Commanding Officer at CNATT while we were both on active duty in the Navy and he is one of the best. I have spoken with him since he went to work at Northview and he absolutely loves the kids he works with there and enjoys his job. He has always set the highest example, faces adversity with dignity and humor, and understands perfection is different for everyone. Capt. Code is definitely a Leader of Men and Women. Northview is very fortunate to have him on their team.

  20. Kidd from Northview on February 7th, 2011 10:06 am

    Great Job Captain!!! We’re very proud of you!

  21. G. Wolfe on February 7th, 2011 10:04 am

    Capt Code was my CO at CNATT; having worked with him, I know him to be an officer and a gentlemen. The well being and education of young people has always been a driving concern for him. Northview you are fortunate indeed to have such a man. Rock on Capt Code!

  22. concerned citizen on February 7th, 2011 9:47 am

    It is always uplifting to read a story like this! We are indeed fortunate to have such people as Captain Code serving our country and teaching our children.. Thank you Captain Code!!

  23. You Who on February 7th, 2011 8:59 am

    A Super nice guy

  24. N.Nall on February 7th, 2011 6:29 am

    Captain Code is an amazing person. His love and dedication for the school and NJROTC program is reflected in his actions towards the teachers and students. His generosity and caring is demonstrated daily in his actions at school or after school. The community is truly blessed to have him shaping the minds of the future.

  25. wild once on February 7th, 2011 6:17 am

    Thank you for your service and giving back to our children and community…

  26. Vicki Baggett on February 7th, 2011 6:04 am

    Captain Code is so well-deserving of this award. He is a dedicated adult in the lives of so many young people, and his character is impeccable. We are so lucky to have him as an influence in our Northview family! Congratulations!

  27. The Wright Family on February 7th, 2011 2:09 am

    I almost left out the most important part:

    Captain Charlie Code has reflected great credit upon himself and Northview High School. He has upheld the highest traditions of the United States Navy.

  28. The Wright Family on February 7th, 2011 2:01 am

    This is a well deserved Honor for Captain Code. The leadership and guidance he provides the students of Northview high School is unmatched. His unique ability to apply “real world experience” makes the lessons he teaches memorable for the students. We are very fortunate to have Captain Code in our community.