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TEACHERS OF THE YEAR The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Sunday, December 9, 2018 5A Jill Baumgardner x H School: Lula Elementary Teaches: 4th/5th Grade |r 1 Years at school: 3 ^ City of residence: Clermont I Quote: Teaching is my passion. As a teacher, I love watching my students actively engaged in the learning process as they grow to become lifelong learners. It is a great honor to be named teacher of the year at Lula. To be recognized by the faculty and staff for making a difference in the lives of children who are our future is both humbling and rewarding. Katie Eberhardt School: Lanier College & Career Academy Teaches: 9th Grade Literature & World Literature Years at school: 2 Years teaching: 6 City of residence: Braselton Quote: It has always been my passion to inspire students to use their unique gifts to positively impact the world. At LCCA, this is what every teacher wishes for their students. To be named teacher of the year is amazing, but to represent this incredible group of people is overwhelmingly special. Frank Zamora was named Hall County Schools Teacher of the Year. Scott Patrick School: East Hall Middle Teaches: Special Education, Severe/ Profound Years at school: 15 Years teaching: 14 City of residence: Gillsville Quote: Seeing my kids come through the door with smiles, open arms and watching them progress throughout the year is why I teach. Chris Haynes School: North Hall High Teaches: AP World History, Economics and Government Years at school: 8 Years teaching: 13 City of residence: Clermont Quote: I love watching students grow and develop as young adults. I am truly humbled and honored to be selected as teacher of the year. Kirsty Ramirez School: Oakwood W-^ ■ Elementary | J Teaches: Special 1 . . / Education-Autism Years at school: 3 H Years teaching: 3 'ft l v ‘J City of residence: Talmo Quote: Teaching rewards me in countless ways. When working with children with autism, nothing is more rewarding than the trust they instill in me and the progress they make as a result of that trust. 1 Jody R. Spain School: Martin km v Technology Academy | Teaches: 5th grade PV f • Years at school: 18 M /i Years teaching: 25 j City of residence: Flowery Quote: The most rewarding part of teaching is when my students have that “aha!” moment in their learning. Sometimes students have to try things over and over to achieve mastery, but then there is that moment when they finally “get it” and they rush up to show you what they have done. The pride that they exhibit in those moments makes teaching so rewarding. E Daniel Stainback School: East Hall High Teaches: U.S. History. Years at School: 4 Years Teaching: 4 City of Residence: Gainesville Quote: I am so thankful for this recognition by my co-workers at East Hall High School. I have greatly enjoyed teaching at this AUSTIN STEELE I The Times school, and it can largely be attributed to my students and the staff that I work with every day. Watching these students grow over their years gives me a proud feeling that cannot be replaced, and I look forward to many more years at East Hall. Angela Wiesner School: Lyman Hall Elementary Teaches: 2nd grade Years at school: 8 Years teaching: 8 City of residence: Buford Quote: Teaching for me is not a career but a passionate adventure full of joys, challenges and accomplishments. Being able to lead and form deep relationships with my students is a true gift I cherish. I am beyond humble that my colleagues would choose me to represent our school. Gainesville Teachers of the Year SCOTT ROGERS I The Times Gainesville City Schools Teacher of the Year Amanda Studer prepares her third-grade class for reading, Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Mundy Mill Academy. Adondra Little School: Fair Street International Academy Teaches: All elementary subjects Years at school: 15 Years teaching: 16 City of residence: Gainesville Quote: “I find it so rewarding to play such a big part in shaping the lives of our world’s future. There is nothing like teaching students, experiencing their ah-ha moments with them and celebrating their achievements.” Carolyn Stribling School: Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy Teaches: Kindergarten Years at school: 3 Years teaching: 8 City of residence: Gainesville Quote: “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” - B.B. King Chandra Karnati School: Gainesville High School Teaches: Advanced Placement calculus, AP research, geometry (ESOL) Years at school: 11 Years teaching: 24 City of residence: Gainesville Quote: “I believe teaching is a calling. The reward is not something that can be explained; it is a feeling. It is the same feeling as watching your kids’ first steps; the same as looking into the eyes of your pet when he learned the first trick you taught; and it is the same feeling as feeding your hungry child.” Brianna Caldwell School: New Holland Knowledge Academy Teaches: Media specialist Years at school: 5 Years teaching: 5 City of residence: Cleveland Quote: “The thing I enjoy most about working as a media specialist is the ability to assist my students and staff as they become successful users and creators of information. Every day, the media center is buzzing with activity and there is never a dull moment. Whether I am working with teachers, helping students cultivate a love for reading, planning events, producing our weekly morning newscast with students or working with my Tome Society Club, the media center is truly a special place to work.” Heather Weiser School: Centennial Arts Academy Teaches: 5th-grade English language arts/ reading and social studies Years at school: 18 Years teaching: 19 City of residence: Cleveland Quote: “The most rewarding part of teaching is the moment students finally grasp a concept, especially when they have been struggling. Seeing that light bulb go off and realizing that their grit and hard work paid off is a powerful moment to witness.” Ryan London School: Gainesville Middle School Teaches: 8th-grade Georgia studies Years at school: 4 Years teaching: 5 City of Residence: Cleveland Quote: “I had teachers that invested time and energy into making sure I had the determination and skills necessary to succeed outside of the school building when I was a student. I find teaching to be rewarding for the very reason that I have a chance to prepare future members of our society by equipping them with essential skills and understanding that they will need to be successful members of society.” H Charity Manomano School: Gainesville Exploration Academy Teaches: 5th grade Years at school: 12 Years teaching: 25 City of residence: Lawrenceville Quote: “Teaching is rewarding for me because it enables me to give back to the community, and it allows me to help our posterity and be a lifelong learner. While I interact with my students and engage them in academic discourse, I am also learning.” ~li'27i« _ rn • Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year! Steven London (Gainesville Middle), Chandra Karnati (Gainesville High), Adondra Little (Fair Street), Heather Weiser (Centennial), Carolyn Stribling (Enota), Brianna Caldwell (New Holland), Charity Manomano (Gainesville Exploration), and Amanda Studer (Mundy Mill, District Teacher of the Year) GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM WE ARE “ONE GAINESVILLE”!
