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Cobb names three superlative teachers

By Ty Tagami
Aug 19, 2011

Three teachers in Cobb County have been named teachers of the year within the district:

Music teacher Richard McKee of Acworth Intermediate School, family and consumer science teacher Dawn Castleberry of Lovinggood Middle School and drama teacher Coy Dunn of Kennesaw Mountain High School.

The three were among nominees at each school named by their peers. Administrators selected the best at each school level. In coming weeks, the three will be interviewed and one will be named district teacher of the year.

About the Author

Ty Tagami is a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Since joining the newspaper in 2002, he has written about everything from hurricanes to homelessness. He has deep experience covering local government and education, and can often be found under the Gold Dome when lawmakers meet or in a school somewhere in the state.

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