Teachers for the Dream Award

GCTE invites applications for the Teachers for the Dream Award, which recognizes outstanding teachers of color. The application deadline is October 3, 2025.

Requirements for the award:

  • Applicants must be full-time English/Language Arts (ELA) teachers at the middle, secondary, or college level.
  • Submit a current resume or CV
  • Submit a one-page, single-spaced statement of teaching philosophy
  • Submit a letter of recommendation from a colleague or professional mentor

Materials must be submitted online using the application button below.

Past Recipients

  • 2025
    ⭐ Dannisha Land, Merry Acres Middle School
    ⭐ Valerie Steele-Hancock, Atlanta Technical College
  • 2021
    ⭐ Tomekia Cooper, Albany Technical College and Albany State University
    ⭐ Deadra W. Jones, Westover HS
  • 2019
    ⭐ Marla Fowler, Albany Technical College
    ⭐ Andrew Stephan Johnson, Albany State University
  • 2018
    ⭐ Aisha Willis, Cedar Shoals HS, Athens
    ⭐ Bummi Anderson, Albany State University
  • 2017
    ⭐ Vicki Dublin, Terrell High School, Terrell County
    ⭐ Kimberly Hernandez, Rutland High School, Bibb County
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