Dr. Eunice Kang, Clarke Central High School
2019 Bank of America Fine Arts Grant Recipient
“I believe that observing live performances by world class artists of diverse colors and backgrounds should be mandatory for all student musicians.”
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FFE Announces 2024 Award Winners
Friends of Eve Carson Excellence in Teaching Award
Kelly Hocking - Barrow Elementary School
Newland Family Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award
Joshua Truitt - Hilsman Middle School
Galis Family Award for Teachers of History and Social Studies
Beth Mendenhall - Cedar Shoals High School
Margaret & Raymond Ponsoldt Chair for Elementary School Teachers
Melissa Authement - Barrow Elementary School
Frusanna S. Booth Chair for Teachers of English & Language Arts
Tara Stuart - Cedar Shoals High School
Charlotte Brown Chair for Teachers of Special Education
Kylie Noble - Gaines Elementary School
Lamar Dodd Chair for Teachers of Fine Arts
Amanda Price - Clarke Central High School
Jenny Penney Oliver Chair for Counselors and Student Support Personnel
Laura Hyer - Athens Community Career Academy
Walter Allen, Sr. Inspiring Teacher Award
Barbara Gaertig - Hilsman Middle School
Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Awards
Ryan Landaverde - Hilsman Middle School
John Anderson - Hilsman Middle School
Downs Family District Services Awards
Tracy Ansley - Gaines Elementary School
Vara Loggins - Clarke Central High School
Howard B. Stroud Community Service Award
Tymisha Creightney - Burney Harris Lyons Middle School
Michael Peter Horvat Secondary Coaches’ Award
William Lance - Clarke Central High School
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"Great teaching doesn’t just happen.”
Conor Naughton, Hilsman Middle School
2018 Frieda M. Thomas Teacher of Promise Award Recipient