Georgia teachers are eligible to receive awards in for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics. An elementary teacher (K-5), a middle school teacher (6-8), and a high school teacher (9-12) will be selected as recipients.
A teacher who is nominated should meet the following criteria:
- be a member of GCTM,
- have taught mathematics at least 3 years in Georgia,
- have strong content foundation in mathematics appropriate for their teaching level,
- show evidence of growth in the teaching of mathematics,
- show evidence of professional involvement in GCTM and not have received the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics award in the past 5 years.
To nominate someone for this award, simply fill out the Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics Award Nomination Form.
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2026 Award Winner Julia Schoeb Cobb County Elementary
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2026 Award Winner Jessica Andrews Risley Middle School, Glynn County
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2026 Award Winner Dr. Rajeswari Narasimhan Dutchtown High School
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Elementary School Level
| 2026 |
Julia Schoeb |
Cobb County Elementary |
| 2025 |
Heather Mullins |
Mount Bethel, Cobb County |
| 2024 |
Kimberly Reynolds Yawn |
Montgomery County Elementary School |
| 2023 |
Dyanna Motes |
Cobb County School District |
| 2022 |
Danielle Lanigan |
Hayes Elementary School, Cobb County |
| 2021 |
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| 2020 |
Kendra Howard |
Metter Elementary School, Candler County |
| 2019 |
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| 2018 |
Jacqueline Robbins |
Haynie Elementary School, Clayton County |
| 2017 |
Karen Harrison |
Nickajack Elementary School, Cobb County |
| 2016 |
Karen Hersey |
Nicholson Elementary School, Cobb County |
| 2015 |
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| 2014 |
Jennifer Cormican |
Glynn County Schools |
| 2013 |
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| 2012 |
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| 2011 |
Kathy Spruiell |
Stripling Elementary School, Norcross |
| 2010 |
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| 2009 |
Jane Hannon |
LaFayette Education Center, Fayette County |
| 2008 |
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| 2007 |
Leslie Poythress |
Gray Elementary, Jones County |
| 2006 |
Angie Meredith |
Fayette County |
Middle School Level
| 2026 |
Jessica Andrews |
Risley Middle School, Glynn County |
| 2025 |
Gabriella Benton |
Risley Middle School, Glynn County |
| 2024 |
Eric Steubing |
Risley Middle School, Glynn County |
| 2023 |
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| 2022 |
Melanie Williamson |
Lithonia Middle School, Dekalb County |
| 2021 |
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| 2020 |
Jody Boone |
McIntosh Middle School, McIntosh County |
| 2019 |
Jennifer Donalson |
Whigham Middle School, Grady County |
| 2018 |
Robbin Hill |
Lovinggood Middle School, Cobb County |
| 2017 |
Renate Davis |
McClure Middle School, Cobb County |
| 2016 |
Dora Brown |
Palmer Middle School, Cobb County |
| 2015 |
Ashley Clody |
Awtry Middle School, Cobb County |
| 2014 |
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| 2013 |
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| 2012 |
Janice Moore |
Paul D. West Middle School, East Point |
| 2011 |
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| 2010 |
Nickey Ice |
Eastside Christian School, Marietta |
| 2009 |
Pamela How |
South Central Middle School, Barrow County |
| 2008 |
Shirley McDonald |
Ringgold Middle School, Catoosa County |
| 2007 |
Karen Lawrence |
Dean Rusk Middle School, Cherokee County |
| 2006 |
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High School Level
| 2026 |
Dr. Rajeswari Narasimhan |
Dutchtown High School |
| 2025 |
Dr. Edmar Orata |
Cross Keys, Dekalb County |
| 2024 |
Julie Matthews |
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology |
| 2023 |
David Hornbeck |
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology |
| 2022 |
Stefanie Frey |
Greenbrier High School, Columbia County
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| 2021 |
Kim Conley |
Lee County High School, Lee County |
| 2020 |
Tamoco Hill |
Rutland High School, Bibb County |
| 2019 |
Patrick Allgood |
Rockdale County High School, Rockdale County |
| 2018 |
Loretta Muise |
Woodstock High School, Cherokee County |
| 2017 |
Karen Kline |
Kennesaw Mountain High School, Cobb County |
| 2016 |
Emily Freeman |
formerly Hillgrove High School, Cobb County |
| 2015 |
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| 2014 |
Julie Pinto |
Marietta High School, Cobb County |
| 2013 |
Carolyn Thigpen |
George Walton Academy, Walton County |
| 2012 |
Peter Anderson |
Troup County High School, Troup County |
| 2011 |
Donna Campbell |
Emanuel County Institute, Twin City |
| 2010 |
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| 2009 |
Debbie Kohler |
Sequoyah High School, Cherokee County |
| 2008 |
Melanie Helms |
Ware County High School, Ware County |
| 2007 |
Basil Lee |
Benjamin Banneker High School, Fulton County |
| 2006 |
Jean Linner |
Lassiter High School, Cobb County |
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