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Jackson High's Elisha Gray Among Finalists For Georgia Teacher Of The Year
Winner will be announced June 1.
by Patch Staff
Elisha R. Gray, a special education teacher at Jackson High School in Grant Park, is among the 10 finalists for the 2013 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
Gray was named APS Teacher of the Year for 2011-12 last October.
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Ten finalists for the state recognition were selected from a pool of 150 applicants from Georgia school districts.
The finalists were chosen by a panel of judges, based largely on the applicants’ essay responses.
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“Ms. Gray represents thousands of APS educators in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district; their spirit, dedication and hard work nurture and enhance the lives of our students,” Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Erroll B. Davis Jr. said in a statement.
“I am extremely proud of Ms. Gray and all of our talented educators who support the mission of educating today’s children for tomorrow’s world.”
The state winner will be announced at the Georgia Teacher of the Year banquet on June 1, 2012 at the Georgia International Convention Center.
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