Gwinnett names teacher of the year finalists
Gwinnett County school officials have announced its six finalists for what may be the school district’s most coveted prize: Teacher of the Year.
The finalists are:
- Trisha Connor, who teaches science, technology, engineering and math courses at Harbins Elementary School.
- Janelle Draper, a fourth-grade teacher at White Oak Elementary School.
- Emily Heend, who teaches math at Phoenix High School.
- Alix McHardy, a science teacher at Norcross High School.
- Jennifer Sevier, a science teacher at Dacula Middle School.
- Felisha Strong, a Reading Connections teacher at Richards Middle School.
A selection committee of past winners, administrators and staff chose the finalists and will decide who will be named Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced at a banquet on Nov. 10 and represent Gwinnett in the statewide competition.
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