The Alabama Department of Education announced the 16 finalists for the annual Alabama Teacher of the Year award. The finalists comprise of two teachers from each district, one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher.
According to a release from the state Wednesday, the 16 finalists were chosen out of a group of more than 150 educators who submitted official applications for the award.
“16 outstanding educators who personify excellence have been selected as finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year,” the release stated. “Each excels in the classroom and inspires students through innovative instructional techniques.”
Jeffrey L. Norris
Shelby County School System – Oak Mountain Middle School
District III Elementary Teacher of the Year
Kevin Pughsley
Hoover City School System – Berry Middle School
District III Secondary Teacher of the Year
Dr. Allatesha Cain
Bessemer City Schools – Charles F. Hard Elementary School
District IV Elementary Teacher of the Year
Mychoal B. Woods
Birmingham City Schools – George Washington Carver High School
District IV Secondary Teacher of the Year
Lauren Murdoch Brascho
Pell City Schools – Coosa Valley Elementary School
District VI Elementary Teacher of the Year
Katie McGee
Cullman City Schools – Cullman Middle School
District VI Secondary Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Coleman
Trussville City Schools – Hewitt-Trussville High School
District VII Secondary Teacher of the Year
The department said the list will soon be narrowed down to the top four. The Teacher of the Year winner will be announced in May.
Source: ABC 33/40
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