CALHOUN, GA - Gordon County Schools (GCS) surprised three exceptional teachers with the news that they were selected as finalists for the 2022-23 Gordon County Schools Teacher of the Year award. Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Fraker and Assistant Superintendent Alice Mashburn visited their classrooms with flowers and the announcement of their selection.
The finalists are: Amal Yacoub from Sonoraville High, Christina Cote from W.L. Swain Elementary, and Katy Waters from Fairmount Elementary.
The GCS Teacher of the Year will be announced at the Teacher of the Year Ceremony scheduled for May 2. The winner of the system-wide honor will represent Gordon County Schools on the state level for the Georgia Teacher of the Year competition.
To learn more about each of the Gordon County Schools Teacher of the Year finalists and view photos from the surprise visits, please navigate to www.gcbe.org/teacheroftheyear.
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About Gordon County Schools
Gordon County Schools system serves around 6,500 students in schools across the county including six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Gordon County School system is to build a collaborative culture that engages all students and staff in learning experiences leading to growth, empowerment, and transformation.