Barrow Co. teacher among latest Innovation in Teaching winners

ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal Tuesday announced five winners in round five of the Innovation in Teaching Competition, a recognition and reward opportunity for teachers who demonstrate innovative teaching strategies for the Georgia standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics. <br /> <br /> Round five focused on rewarding innovative secondary and special education teachers. The competition is available through Georgia's Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program. <br /> <br /> Each teacher will receive a $2,000 stipend and each teacher's school will receive a $5,000 grant for implementation of Georgia's instructional standards. <br /> <br /> The five winners in round five, along with the grade level and subject area(s) of each winning unit, are listed below.<br /> <br /> Ashley Bailey<br /> Sixth Grade, Mathematics<br /> Bear Creek Middle School<br /> Barrow County Schools<br /> <br /> Debbie Chrzanowski<br /> Kindergarten, Special Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science<br /> Baker Elementary School<br /> Cobb County School District<br /> <br /> Melanie Hartfield<br /> Fifth Grade, Special Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies<br /> Unity Grove Elementary School<br /> Henry County Schools<br /> <br /> Jerry Knox<br /> 10th-12th Grades, Mathematics and Science<br /> Academy of Richmond County<br /> Richmond County School System<br /> <br /> Jamie McFarland<br /> Kindergarten-Second Grades, Special Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies<br /> Rock Springs Elementary School<br /> Gwinnett County Public Schools<br /> <br /> Principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, district staff representing schools around the state, as well as Georgia Department of Education Teacher and Leader Effectiveness, School Improvement and Curriculum staff, nominated teachers for round five of the Innovation in Teaching Competition this fall.