
TOTY Finalists
Take a look at these short vignettes from some of the many great Gwinnett teachers. They certainly showcase the excellence found in our classrooms every day.
Katie Blum, 2021 GCPS Teacher of the Year Latest Episode
Katie Blum, a second grade teacher from Sugar Hill Elementary School, believes relationships are the most important part of education. She empowers her students by boosting their confidence and creating an environment where they can learn without anxiety.
Produced November 2020
- Katie Blum, 2021 GCPS Teacher of the Year
- Kelley Donovan, 2021 MS Teacher of the Year
- Philip Peavy, 2021 High School Teacher of the Year
- Lena Alonso, 2021 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Julianne Purnell, 2021 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Danielle Swaby, 2021 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Rebecca Carlisle, 2020 GCPS Teacher of the Year
- Brad Zickefoose, 2020 MS Teacher of the Year
- Vivarine Argilagos, 2020 ES Teacher of the Year
- Dr. Amber Simmons, 2020 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Anthony Dramis, 2020 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Ellen Hill, 2020 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Heidi Campbell, 2019 GCPS Teacher of the Year
- Lindsey Saa, 2019 MS Teacher of the Year
- Kelly Specht, 2019 ES Teacher of the Year
- Chandra Brandel, 2019 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Juah Nyemadé Baker-Marsh, 2019 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Meredith White, 2019 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Doug Doblar, GCPS 2018 Teacher of the Year
- John Chvatal, 2018 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Ebony Flott, 2018 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Cheri Nations, 2018 Middle School Teacher of the Year
- Amy Crisp, 2018 High School Teacher of the Year
- Michelle Jones, 2018 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Jamie Lynn McFarland, GCPS 2017 Teacher of the Year.
- Brian Sinyard, 2017 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Alex Robson, 2017 Middle School Teacher of the Year
- Brittany Mayweather, 2017 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Lisa Hamilton, 2017 Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Luke Smith, 2017 High School Teacher of the Year
- Janelle Draper, GCPS Elementary School Teacher
- Felisha Strong, GCPS Middle School Teacher