By Barbara Augsdorfer, Editor for the Effingham HeraldAt the May 1 meeting of the Effingham County School Board, high school members of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council gave honest feedback about pathways, teachers, and other items they observed in their respective schools.“One of the things that we really enjoy doing is getting feedback from our students. We started this process last year and then we were able to work with them again this year,” Superintendent Dr. Yancy Ford said.“If you recall last year they came together and they came up with a few items at their particular school that they would like to change,” Dr, Ford continued. “In the case of last year, it was the restrooms they wanted to be revamped.”The students gave their thoughts on what makes a great teacher – such as empathy, compassion, igniting a passion for learning in the student, and being flexible.And then there was the other side – qualities of a teacher “who needs improvement,” said Dr.