Georgia Council 
of Teachers of English

GCTE Teacher of the Year

The GCTE Teacher of the Year award recognizes an ELA teacher for their contributions to literacy and learning. All teachers at the elementary, middle, secondary, and college levels are eligible for this honor, with winners announced at the annual conference in February 2023. Awardees receive a $250 honorarium. Applicants for this award are encouraged to share their exceptional teaching practices in Scribbles 'N Bits. 

GCTE Teacher of the Year application

Deadline: Oct 23, 2023

Past Teachers of the Year

2021
Amber Dumbuya, Kendrick HS

2020
Dr. Joseph R. Jones, Gordon State College

2019
Gena Brown, Pike County HS

2018 
Terri Mylander, Baggett ES
Dr. Kyle Jones, Lanier HS

2017
Dr. Amber M. Simmons, Brookwood HS

2016
Dr. Erinn Bentley,
Columbus State University

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