High 5 for Teachers: Elisha Jones
Elisha Jones is the band director at Forest Park High School and, once upon a time, a tenor saxophone player in the same room he now teaches in.
Elisha Jones is the band director at Forest Park High School and, once upon a time, a tenor saxophone player in the same room he now teaches in.
High 5 for Teachers: Robert Brown
Robert Brown has taught agriculture science at Warren Technical School in DeKalb County for 39 years.
Robert Brown has taught agriculture science at Warren Technical School in DeKalb County for 39 years.
High 5 for Teachers: Davida Shepherd
Davida Shepherd is a special education teacher at White County High School and is always finding new ways to help her students reach their goals.
Davida Shepherd is a special education teacher at White County High School and is always finding new ways to help her students reach their goals.
High 5 for Teachers: Kathleen Petka
For 19 years, Kathleen Petka has been inspiring her art students at Walton High School in Cobb County to use their artistic gifts for good.
For 19 years, Kathleen Petka has been inspiring her art students at Walton High School in Cobb County to use their artistic gifts for good.
High 5 for Teachers: Ken Austin
Tri-Cities High School special education teacher Ken Austin's believes he and his students are a team and his goal is to make sure every player shines.
Tri-Cities High School special education teacher Ken Austin's believes he and his students are a team and his goal is to make sure every player shines.
High 5 for Teachers: Janet Brown
When a massive tornado ripped through Newnan, high school math teacher and coach Janet Brown took action and helped her students recover from the shock. She's spent the year reaching out to those around her and helping them in any way she can.
When a massive tornado ripped through Newnan, high school math teacher and coach Janet Brown took action and helped her students recover from the shock. She's spent the year reaching out to those around her and helping them in any way she can.
High 5 for Teachers: Robert 'Chief' Robinson
Chattooga County High School's Robert Robinson went from the Marines to the police force to teaching students about criminal justice. He says his goal as a teacher is to 'save a world' by making a difference in the lives of his students.
Chattooga County High School's Robert Robinson went from the Marines to the police force to teaching students about criminal justice. He says his goal as a teacher is to 'save a world' by making a difference in the lives of his students.
High 5 for Teachers: Ashley Welsch
Last April, Ashley Welch was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Despite her life-changing diagnosis, the East Forsyth High School English teacher still goes above and beyond to be there for her students.
Last April, Ashley Welch was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Despite her life-changing diagnosis, the East Forsyth High School English teacher still goes above and beyond to be there for her students.
HIGH 5 for Teachers: Wendy Ross
Kennesaw Mount High School teacher Wendy Ross was inspired as a young girl by a teacher who taught her American Sign Language. She's spent the last 25 years teaching deaf and hard of hearing students, and her work extends far beyond the classroom door.
Kennesaw Mount High School teacher Wendy Ross was inspired as a young girl by a teacher who taught her American Sign Language. She's spent the last 25 years teaching deaf and hard of hearing students, and her work extends far beyond the classroom door.
High 5 for Teachers: Tara Thieleke
Tara Thieleke is an art teacher at Rockdale County High School whose tireless dedication is inspiring.
Tara Thieleke is an art teacher at Rockdale County High School whose tireless dedication is inspiring.
HIGH 5 for Teachers: Lori Bush
Pike County High School's Lori Bush is a drama teacher who is worth a standing ovation.
Pike County High School's Lori Bush is a drama teacher who is worth a standing ovation.
Curtis Woodhouse wins High 5 for Teachers contest
Mr. Curtis Woodhouse of West Lake High School took the vote in this year's contest, receiving the grand prize of $2,500 for his school, furnished by Montlick & Associates.
Mr. Curtis Woodhouse of West Lake High School took the vote in this year's contest, receiving the grand prize of $2,500 for his school, furnished by Montlick & Associates.
Meet the finalists in this year’s High 5 for Teachers contest
You submitted your nominations for Georgia’s most outstanding high school teachers, and we’ve narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists.
You submitted your nominations for Georgia’s most outstanding high school teachers, and we’ve narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists.
Ty Manning wins 2019 HIGH 5 for Teachers contest
You submitted your nominations for Georgia’s best high school teachers, and then you voted online for the finalist most deserving of some recognition. Now, Ty Manning and Morgan County High School are celebrating a sweet victory in this year’s High 5 for Teachers contest!
You submitted your nominations for Georgia’s best high school teachers, and then you voted online for the finalist most deserving of some recognition. Now, Ty Manning and Morgan County High School are celebrating a sweet victory in this year’s High 5 for Teachers contest!
Voting for High 5 for Teachers 2019
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Over the past two weeks, you have gotten to meet the educators in the running for this year’s HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Over the past two weeks, you have gotten to meet the educators in the running for this year’s HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
HIGH 5 for Teachers: Franchesca Thompson
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
HIGH 5 for Teachers: Keith Pankey
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
HIGH 5 for Teachers: Adrienne Edwards
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
HIGH 5 for Teachers: Ty Manning
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
HIGH 5 for Teachers: Rebekah Jordan
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.
You submitted your nominations for Georgia's most exceptional high school teachers, and we narrowed down the list to five very deserving finalists. Now, it's time to meet the educators in the running for this year's HIGH 5 For Teachers contest.