- Centennial - Fancy Pettit
- Enota - Rhonda Moss
- Fair Street - Courtney Jones
- Gainesville Exploration Academy - Noelle Martin
- Mundy Mill - Ana Hortman
- New Holland - DeAnna Stovall
- Gainesville Middle East - Hannah Reaume
- Gainesville Middle West - Jennifer Pendleton
- Gainesville High - Sandra Claxton
The district-wide teachers of the year for each respective school district have not been announced.
The annual Teacher of the Year Banquet, which honors both the Hall County and Gainesville City School System’s Teachers of the Year, is also funded by the foundation.
Hall County Schools Superintendent Will Schofield expressed gratitude for the expansion.
“The Ivester family continues to recognize the critical role that teachers and support staff play in the development of children, and thus the overall strength and health of our communities,” Schofield said. “This Idea of celebrating and rewarding those who pour into the well-being of future generations is a legacy worth acknowledging- and a model for all of us to follow. We are grateful.”
Gainesville City School System Superintendent Jeremy Williams was also appreciative of the support for the district.
“This expansion to the school level will be a way to recognize even more of our excellent teaching staff and school personnel,” Williams said. “The generosity of the Ivester family is truly impactful and is deeply appreciated and meaningful.”
“Our Foundation decided early on, to focus on Education,” President of the Ivester Foundation, Lynn Darby, said. “ Part of that focus is to elevate and celebrate the Teachers of Gainesville and Hall County with our Teacher of the Year Awards. This latest extension to the individual school level is a further Celebration of our Teachers and their invaluable support staffs. When you look at successful Americans, many, many times you will see the influence of a Teacher at the Elementary, Middle, or High School level. We simply want to say ‘Thank You’ to the Teachers and support staffs of Gainesville and Hall County.”
