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PHOTOS: Gwinnett educators told they're 'Teacher of the Year' finalists

Courtesy Gwinnett County Public Schools

Courtesy Gwinnett County Public Schools

Oct 14, 2016

Earlier this week, Gwinnett County schools announced their six finalists for the district's 2017 "Teacher of the Year" — and surprised the educators in their classrooms.

Read more about the teachers by clicking here, and enjoy the photos below that capture the moments just after they were told they're in the running to be the top educator from the state's largest school district.

MORE: The top teacher from every Gwinnett school

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