MGA’s Department of Teacher Education & Social Work recently held its annual “Wall of Fame” induction ceremony. Fourteen teacher education alumni were inducted this year, not only for being recognized by their schools and school districts as Teachers of the Year, but for the significant impact they have made on the lives of their students across the region. One inductee was a finalist for state Teacher of the Year.
As MGA’s teacher education programs extend into their second decade, the department’s Wall of Fame continues building a sense of community that extends beyond the portals of the University campuses.
The inductees are:
- Latricia Cosby, Miller Elementary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
- Sarita Taylor, Lake Joy Primary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
- Katherine Hill (Card), David Perdue Elementary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
- Terill Tedman Hillman, Matilda Hartley Elementary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
- Kendra McKenzie, Heritage Elementary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
- John McRae, state of Georgia Teacher of the Year for 1978
- Erica Mimbs, Bleckley County Primary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year; Bleckley County School District Teacher of the Year 2025-2026; top 3 Finalist for state of Georgia PreK Teacher of the Year 2025-2026
- Janet Mize, Russell Elementary, 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
- Diana Nelson, Eagle Springs Elementary, 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
- Baylee Garnto Simmons, Pulaski County Elementary, 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year; Pulaski County School District Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
- Katlyn Stanley (Klug), Lake Joy Elementary, 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
- Joy Sumner, Bleckley County Elementary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
- Berniece Whitehead, Hilltop Elementary, 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
- Wendy Wood, Hilltop Elementary, 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
