AJC honors 10 of metro Atlanta’s top educators with annual Celebrating Teachers Awards

8/1/18 - Atlanta -  Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, helps London Williams with her math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class.   It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is  celebrating its 50th anniversary.   Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme.  BOB ANDRES  /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Credit: Bob Andres

Credit: Bob Andres

8/1/18 - Atlanta - Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, helps London Williams with her math assignment in Hannah Reisman's class. It was the first day of school at Peyton Forest Elementary school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Teachers and staff welcomed the kids with a circus theme. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

For the second year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is honoring 10 of metro Atlanta most exceptional teachers through its AJC Celebrating Teachers Awards.

The awards program seeks to recognize those educators who have a positive impact on not only their students lives but the community as a whole. Some of the educators selected have used creatively utilized subject matters − from science to poetry − to spark their students’ interest and ensure learning is an engaging experience for their pupils.

More than 200 public and private school teachers for grades kindergarten through 12 were nominated for the award. On Wednesday, Aug. 29, the 10 educators will be honored at the AJC Celebrating Teacher’s Awards ceremony.

The teachers were selected by a panel of three independent academic leaders, who represent local universities and Georgia’s professional education standards.

"Nothing is worth more to parents than knowing that dedicated teachers are educating, inspiring and encouraging their children," AJC Editor Kevin Riley said. "We believe the very best are worth honoring and giving them the recognition they deserve. It will be a moment of significant pride for the honoree, their family and school."  

This year’s winners will be recognized at an exclusive awards ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 29. Those winners will be honored in a special commemorative section in the  Sunday paper on Aug. 26.

Celeste McNeil Clark

icon to expand image

ajc.com

icon to expand image

ajc.com

icon to expand image

ajc.com

icon to expand image

Kara Cowdrick, Charles Brant Chesney Elementary School, Gwinnett County

ajc.com

icon to expand image

Robert Katz

icon to expand image

ajc.com

icon to expand image

ajc.com

icon to expand image

ajc.com

Credit: Philippe Nobile Photography

icon to expand image

Credit: Philippe Nobile Photography

ajc.com

icon to expand image