Woodstock Educator Named To Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee

WOODSTOCK, GA -- A Woodstock High School teacher has been selected to serve on the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee.

Karen Zayance was tapped for the Committee, which is charged with reviewing the Governor’s Education Reform Commission’s recommendations “that specifically relate to teachers such as teacher recruitment and retention, the implementation of competency-based education, and the elements districts should consider including as they transition to new compensation models,” according to the Governor’s Office.

The Governor’s Office said it solicited educational leaders and legislators statewide for nominations of teachers to serve on the committee.

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Teachers are asked to attend at least one meeting in person, as well as two conference calls and one webinar; the state will reimburse teachers for traveling to the in-person meeting.

Zayance, who teaches Engineering Technology Career Pathway classes including AP computer science, is the Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Department chair for Woodstock. She recently was recognized as the class of 2015 Woodstock High School Valedictorian’s teacher honoree at the school district's Annual Scholar Recognition Banquet, and, with a Woodstock High colleague, won a 2015 Public Education Leadership Community of PPG Aerospace Grant for collaborative STEM activities.

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