7 educators win Round 3 of Innovation in Teaching
(WXIA) -- Seven Georgia teachers have won the third round of Gov. Nathan Deal's Innovation in Teaching competition.
The contest recognizes and rewards math and language arts educators who develop creative strategies to teach and reach their students.
Each winner receives a $2,000 stipend and a $5,000 grant for his or her school to implement the lesson plans. Their methods will also be featured in a Georgia Public Broadcasting program.
A fourth round of winners will be announced in the spring.
The Round 3 winners include:
Lindsay Bowley
Teaches 8th grade English Language Arts
Creekland MS, Cherokee County
Bynikini Frazier
Teaches 1st grade English Language Arts
Hodge ES, Chatham County
Jan Moore
Teaches 3rd grade
Holsenbeck ES, Barrow County
Amy Palermo
Teaches 6th grade English Language Arts
River Trail MS, Fulton County