Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week. The administration and many parents helped tell our teachers “Thank You!” This has been a tougher year than normal for our teachers with COVID and remote teaching while still teaching in the classroom. While many teachers around the country refused to return to the classroom, our teachers have stepped up to the plate and hit home runs. Last week we posted a link for you to recognize and thank teachers. Please take a moment to post some thank you’s for your student’s teachers. Click on this link: Teacher Appreciation.

Lingo Networks recognized three of our teachers in April and has given them gift cards to a local restaurant. We join Lingo in lifting up three teachers who go above and beyond in their dedication to our students:

High School - Dr. Charles Jackson

Once again, Dr. Jackson has excelled in teaching science to students in an intellectually-challenging and motivating manner, and he continues to make himself available during and beyond school hours to students who need additional academic attention and also for mentoring and encouragement. Additionally, he has volunteered for extra duties that were needed this year to deal with logistical challenges thrust upon us by COVID-19 and has been one of the most flexible teachers in responding to the many changes to plans throughout this school year. 

Middle School - Mrs. Julie Yeomans

Mrs. Yeomans sets the bar high in leadership and instruction. She makes learning math challenging and achievable at the same time. She is a favorite of students because of her dedication and imaginative approach to math. To add to her teaching expertise, she stepped up to fill a huge need as our MS Dean of Students. In this role, she is sensitive and understanding of our Middle School students. She is a bold and forward-thinker who recognizes issues quickly and resolves them before they develop into problems. 

Elementary School - Mrs. Cindy Jones

In her second year of teaching for GCS, Mrs. Jones has already demonstrated dedication to her craft and an outstanding flexibility in meeting students where they are. When asked to teach four subjects to two grades this year, during a COVID year, she not only agreed but exceeded all expectations in the classroom while incorporating students with learning differences. She has challenged her students intellectually and created a thirst for knowledge while teaching a combined classroom with in-class and online students simultaneously. Mrs. Jones is a valuable asset to our community, and we are thrilled to have her.