Celebrating Excellence: Announcing Our 2026-27 Teachers & Staff of the Year
Posted Date: 08/13/26 (04:00 PM)
At Glynn County Schools, the foundation of our success lies in the dedicated individuals who enter our buildings every day with a commitment to educating, encouraging, and supporting our students.
We are thrilled to officially introduce our 2024–2025 School-Level Teachers of the Year and Classified Staff of the Year!
From classroom innovation to behind-the-scenes operational excellence, these honorees represent the very best of our district.
What Are Teachers and Staff of the Year?
Each year, our schools recognize two outstanding team members:
- Teacher of the Year: Certified educators who demonstrate exceptional teaching skills, leadership, and a deep dedication to student learning.
- Classified Staff of the Year: Support staff members, including custodians, paraprofessionals, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, administrative assistants, and IT technicians, who keep our schools safe, welcoming, and running smoothly.
2026-2027 Honorees
Elementary Schools
- Altama Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Jordan Collins
- Staff of the Year: Tracy Harvey
- Burroughs-Molette Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Charity Tyson Alston
- Staff of the Year: Katherine Mays
- C.B. Greer Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Lara Cook
- Staff of the Year: Mitzi Kennedy
- Glyndale Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Stacy Davis
- Staff of the Year: Vanessa Scott
- Golden Isles Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Breeanna Lawver
- Staff of the Year: Kasey Douglas
- Goodyear Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Sutton Rollins
- Staff of the Year: Celina Britt-Tedder
- Oglethorpe Point Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Tyler Mimbs
- Staff of the Year: Steffanie Rittenhouse
- Satilla Marsh Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Deanna Floyd
- Staff of the Year: Valerie Martin
- St. Simons Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Kimberly Richardson
- Staff of the Year: Laura Vivenzio
- Sterling Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year: Connie Shattuck
- Staff of the Year: Yodhosara Harrison
- Glynn Middle School
- Teacher of the Year: Alan Wendel
- Staff of the Year: Greg Diggs
- Jane Macon Middle School
- Teacher of the Year: Jasmine Mangram
- Staff of the Year: Juanita Goldwire
- Needwood Middle School
- Teacher of the Year: Samantha Baxter
- Staff of the Year: Sara Kukucka
- Risley Middle School
- Teacher of the Year: Jessica Andrews
- Staff of the Year: Janine Elseser
- Brunswick High School
- Teacher of the Year: Gena Wynn
- Staff of the Year: Vernita Atkinson
- Glynn Academy
- Teacher of the Year: Josh Veal
- Staff of the Year: Amy Clack
- Golden Isles College & Career Academy
- Teacher of the Year: Jonathan Watkins
- Staff of the Year: Pam Holcomb
- FACES
- Teacher of the Year: Dani Morton
- Staff of the Year: Flora Moody
- Risley Annex
- Teacher of the Year: Ginger Grovner
- Staff of the Year: Jacquelyn Scott
- Board of Education
- Staff of the Year: Roshonda Grovner
- Facilities
- Staff of the Year: Ethan Boatwright
- School Nutrition
- Staff of the Year: Elizabeth Strickland
- Technology
- Staff of the Year: Joy Foster
- Transportation
- Staff of the Year: Keshon Wright
Selecting just one teacher and one staff member from each school is always a difficult task because of the incredible talent across Glynn County Schools. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every educator, support staff member, parent, and community member who makes our district a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Looking ahead, we will name our five Teacher of the Year finalists at a later date, and the district Teacher of the Year will be officially announced at our celebration banquet on Tuesday, October 20th.
Please join us in congratulating our honorees when you see them across the county!