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All "teacher of the year" Blogposts

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Classroom Conversations

Episode 608: Teach in the Peach: Making Georgia the #1 State for Teachers to Teach

As Georgia kicks off its new “Teach in the Peach” campaign, we’re celebrating the passion and purpose behind the profession with stories from the classroom, campus, and beyond. Join us in conversation with 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, along with Jay Lovett and Jonathan Feicht. Whether you’re a veteran, a newbie, or just curious—this episode is for you. Let’s talk recruitment, retention, and the future of teaching in Georgia.

 



 

May 5, 2025
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Melissa Delman and Michael Kobito in Classroom Conversations
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 309: Music In Our Schools: Building A Collaborative Community

To celebrate Arts in Education month, we're rerunning one of our favorite arts episodes! Join us in conversation with music teachers, Melissa Delman and Michael Kobito to learn how music can develop a greater sense of community and collaboration in our classrooms.

March 18, 2025
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
Christy Todd Teacher of the Year
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 424: 2024 Georgia Teacher Of The Year: Connecting Students To Their Creative Superpower

Join us in conversation with the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, for our very special Season 4 finale! Tune in to hear her insights on the power of student creativity in the classroom!

May 6, 2024
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
teacher of the year
Blog
Education Matters

2025 Georgia Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced

State School Superintendent Richard Woods has announced the full list of finalists for 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Throughout the month of March, Superintendent Woods surprised each finalist in their classroom to let them know they’d been selected. All 10 finalists will meet with a panel of judges for formal interviews and speeches before the 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year selection in May.

March 20, 2024
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  • Mary Anne Lane
teacher of the year
Blog
Education Matters

2024 Georgia Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced

State School Superintendent Richard Woods today announced the full list of finalists for 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Throughout the month of March, Superintendent Woods surprised each finalist in their classroom to let them know they’d been selected. All 10 finalists will meet with a panel of judges for formal interviews and speeches before the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year selection in June.

April 3, 2023
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Michael Kobito, 2023 Teacher of the Year
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Classroom Conversations

Episode 301: 2023 Georgia Teacher Of The Year: Know Your Why

Award-winning teaching tips revealed! Join us for our Season 3 Premiere with 2023 GA Teacher of the Year, Michael Kobito.

 

 

January 10, 2023
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  • Ashley Mengwasser and
  • Tori Thompson
toty
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Education Matters

Michael Kobito, Of Bartow County, Is The 2023 Georgia Teacher Of The Year

Michael Kobito, an AP Music Theory teacher and high school band director at Woodland High School in the Bartow County School System, is the 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the selection of Kobito at a banquet held in LaGrange to celebrate all district Teachers of the Year.

May 2, 2022
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Georgia Teacher of the Year
Blog
Education Matters

2023 Georgia Teacher Of The Year Finalists Announced

State School Superintendent Richard Woods today announced the top 10 finalists for 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year. 

The finalists were chosen from a pool of applicants all previously selected as their school district’s Teacher of the Year. The applications were read by a panel of judges that included teachers, past Georgia Teacher of the Year winners, state and local administrators, community leaders, and others. The finalists were chosen based on the strength of their essay responses. 

March 7, 2022
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

Atlanta Teacher Named 2020 Georgia Teacher Of The Year

Tracey Pendley, a fourth-grade teacher at Burgess Peterson Academy in Atlanta Public Schools, is the 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

May 20, 2019
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

Georgia Teacher Of The Year Top 10 Finalists Announced

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the top 10 finalists for the 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year this morning.

April 15, 2019
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

Q & A With Casey Bethel: Reflections As Georgia's 2017 Teacher Of The Year

Casey Bethel shares his year-long experience serving as the 2017 GATOTY and talks about the state of education in Georgia.

June 28, 2017
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  • Mary Anne Lane
Blog
Education Matters

Teachers in the News You Should Know

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January 9, 2013
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  • Heather Neal

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