Teasley Educators Win State Teaching Award

CANTON, GA — Two educators in the Cherokee County School District have been honored with a statewide teaching award. Dr. Jennifer Reynolds and Greg Koch, both of Teasley Middle School, have earned the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children’s Co-Teaching Team of the Year Award for 2017-18.

The award recognizes a special education teacher and a general education teacher who teach together and “exemplify the best in differentiated instructional practices that meet the needs of all students," according to the award application on the organization's website.

Winners are selected based on instructional practices, positive learning environment, differentiated instruction, evidence of student progress, collaboration, leadership, and mentoring. Dr. Reynolds is a special education teacher, and Koch is a language arts teacher.

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“Our school district is renowned for its high-quality special education services, and it’s outstanding teachers like Dr. Reynolds and Mr. Koch who earn us this reputation,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Hightower said. “They care deeply about all of the children in their classroom. Together, they work hard to ensure students’ needs are met no matter where the student is in his or her learning journey. We’re so proud of them and this honor.”

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The award will be presented at the Council’s IDEAS Conference on June 5 at St. Simon’s Island. Dr. Reynolds and Koch will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Dr. Hightower at the board’s June 21 meeting. You can learn more about the Council by clicking here.

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