Is there a Gwinnett teacher or administrator who you think deserves some extra recognition?
Previous GCPS winners and their location at the time include:
Kelly Dyar of Mill Creek HS,
2019 Teacher Winner
Dr. Doug Doblar of Head ES,
2019 Teacher Winner
Dr. Jennifer Blodgett of Patrick ES,
2018 Teacher Winner
Dr. Amber Simmons of Brookwood HS,
2018 Teacher Winner
Sherry Aglietti of Bay Creek MS,
2017 Teacher Winner
Soo Son of Suwanee ES,
2017 Teacher Winner
(now at Rock Springs ES)
Tisha Williamson of Starling ES,
2016 Teacher Winner (now at Lilburn ES)
Alicia “Alix” McHardy of Norcross HS,
2016 Teacher Winner
(now at Paul Duke STEM HS)
Karen Lillard of Beaver Ridge ES,
2016 Principal Winner
(now at Brookwood ES)
Cindy Apley-Rose of Couch MS,
2015 Teacher Winner
Jennifer Dunn of Partee ES,
2015 Assistant Principal Winner
(now at Coleman MS)
Dr. Kara Cowdrick of Chesney ES,
2015 Teacher Winner
Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education is now the Teach On Project, and the organization is looking for nominations of outstanding teachers and school leaders for the 2020 Teach On Project Awards! Nominations are open and the deadline to nominate is Sept. 30. (You will be asked to create an account in order to make a nomination.)
Each award winner receives $7,500— $3,500 in funding for a school project, $1,500 in funding for professional development, and a personal stipend of $2,500.
To be eligible, nominees:
Must be teachers, assistant principals, or principals (pre-K-grade 12) with at least two years of experience in education;
Must have taught in Gwinnett County Public Schools in 2018–19; and
Must have demonstrated excellence in three areas— growth in student achievement, a positive impact on students’ self-esteem, and effective collaboration within their school communities.
Teachers, assistant principals, and principals who are nominated will receive a link to the application.