Shelton in Top 10 for GA TOTY

Stephanie Shelton has been named as one of the 10 finalists for the 2009 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Ms. Shelton was in the GCSU MAT Secondary Education Program (2005). Her Mentor Leaders were Drs. Cynthia Alby and Brian Mumma.

2009 Teacher of the Year Finalists Named

MEDIA CONTACT:
- Susan Ely, Excellence Recognition Manager, (404) 656-5594, sely@gadoe.org
- NOTE: Media wishing to speak to the finalists should follow the media protocol of the school district in which they work.

   February 14, 2008 -- State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox announced the 10 finalists for 2009 Georgia Teacher of the Year at today's State Board of Education Meeting.
   The finalists were chosen from a pool of 141 applicants that were selected as the Teachers of the Year in their school districts. The applications were read by a panel of judges that included teachers -- including past Georgia winners and finalists -- administrators, community leaders and others. The 10 finalists were chosen based on the scores of the essays on their applications.
   "I want to offer my sincere congratulations to each of the finalists. I know that any one of them would make an excellent Georgia teacher of the year," said Superintendent Cox. "I'd also like to congratulate all of the district-level teachers of the year. Each of them is a shining star in their community and around the state."
   Over the next month, a panel of judges will observe and interview each of the finalists at their schools. The winner will be announced at the Georgia Teacher of the Year Banquet on May 9, 2008 at the Georgia Aquarium.
   The 2009 Georgia Teacher of the Year will spend next school year traveling around the state and the nation, serving as an ambassador for the teaching profession. The winner will also be entered in the National Teacher of the Year competition. All finalists will serve on Superintendent Cox's Teacher Advisory Council.
   The 2008 Georgia Teacher of the Year is Ms. Emily Jennette, of Marietta, a teacher at Sawyer Road Elementary School.
   You can learn more about Ms. Jennette and the Georgia Teacher of the Year program on our website.

MORE INFO:
- Hear Superintendent Cox make the finalist announcement
- Georgia Teacher of the Year Website