Teachers for the Dream Award

GCTE invites applications for the Teachers for the Dream award, recognized outstanding teachers of color.

Requirements for the award:

Interested applicants must be full-time English/Language Arts (ELA) teachers at the middle, secondary, or college level in education and should submit the following materials:

• a current resume or CV
• a one-page, single-spaced statement of teaching philosophy
  
• a letter of recommendation from a colleague or professional mentor 

Materials can be submitted online through the Teachers for the Dream award application. 

Deadline: October 3, 2025

Please contact Tomekia Cooper (tcooper@albanytech.edu) with any questions.

____________

2021 recipients
Tomekia Cooper, Albany Technical College and Albany State University 
Deadra W. Jones, Westover HS

2019 recipients
Marla Fowler, Albany Technical College
Andrew Stephan Johnson, Albany State University

2018 recipients
Aisha Willis, Cedar Shoals HS, Athens
Bummi Anderson, Albany State University

2017 recipients
Vicki Dublin, Terrell High School, Terrell County
Kimberly Hernandez, Rutland High School, Bibb County