6 finalists in running for Gwinnett Teacher of the Year

Gwinnett County Public Schools has narrowed to six the finalists for its Teacher of the Year, it was announced Wednesday. They are: Heather Watkins, Mulberry Elementary; Stacey Dunlap, Simpson Elementary; Lissette McRea, Berkmar Middle; Carol Williams, Summerour Middle; Ashley Allgood, Brookwood High; and Hyunjin Son, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. A selection committee comprised of GCPS educators narrowed the field from 26 semifinalists. Teacher of the Year will be announced at a banquet Nov. 7.

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