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

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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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RELATED: Check out The AJC's Gwinnett County school guide

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RELATED: How did Gwinnett County schools fare on the SAT?

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RELATED: Gwinnett County school closures: Who makes the decision?

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Before taking over the AJC's Sports Daily newsletter, Tyler Estep spent two years writing the A.M. ATL newsletter. A Gwinnett County native and University of Georgia graduate, he has been with the AJC since 2015 and previously worked as a reporter on the breaking news, hyperlocal and local government teams.

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