Who is smarter than a 5th grader?

Last week, Kathy Cox, a school superintendent for the State of Georgia, became the first $1,000,000 winner on "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" She answered all 11 questions right without using any "Cheats." When it was her turn to provide answers, she verbalized her thoughts before she answered. By using the process of elimination, she got the right answer. She did not have to use any "Cheats" while she was vetting her thoughts. She refused to "Drop-Out" (one of the "Cheats"). She said on the show that she wanted to prevent her students from dropping out of the schools. So she would not want to do it either.
Ms. Cox’s appearance on the game show did stir up some controversies in the State of Georgia when taxpayers there questioned their school superintendent’s priorities. But I would say her participation to the show as a contestant had done some good for the kids in Georgia. Firstly, the show is fun to watch even for the grown-ups. Secondly, it suggests that knowledge pays. This may prompt learning. I would think all the students in Georgia are extremely lucky to having an inspiring and knowledgeable leader like Kathy Cox. Adding more icing to the cake, her students will also be benefitted from the prize money she donated to their causes. - Ayes