PRE-PROGRAM ENTERTAINMENT Eric Zhang and Eric Dukes, Pianists, Roswell High School Jessica Scislowicz, Harpist, Roswell High School Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders flipitydoodaflipbooks The Program Entertainment.............................................................................................Kendall Brown, Alpharetta High School Welcome...........................................................................................................................Wendy Corona, WSB-TV PARADE OF HONOREES Opening Remarks ..........................................................................................................................Dr. Mike Looney Superintendent, Fulton County Schools Entertainment .............................................................................................Chorus, Wolf Creek Elementary School LUNCH Entertainment................................................................Steel Drum Ensemble, Medlock Bridge Elementary School PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Blue Ribbon Partnership Awards...........................................................................................................Julia Bernath Vice President, District 7, Fulton County Board of Education Prestigious Partner Award .....................................................................................................................Linda Bryant President, District 4, Fulton County Board of Education Entertainment..........................................................................................Chamber Orchestra, Roswell High School Overall Support Professional of the Year...............................................................................................Patrick Burke Chief Operations Officer, Fulton County Schools mEd Weiss Transportation Department ___ Overall School Professional of the Year....................................................................................Dr. Gyimah Whitaker Area Superintendent, South Learning Community, Fulton County Schools mMartina Franklin Liberty Point Elementary School ___ Overall Fulton County Schools Teacher of the Year..............................................Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent; Cliff Jones, Chief Academic Officer, Fulton County Schools; Linda McCain, District 5 and Katie Reeves, District 2, Fulton County Board of Education mPamela Whitlock Chattahoochee High School Escorted by members of the Chattahoochee High School Drum Line, Mascot and Cheerleaders Presentation of Traveling Trophy – 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year, Kiana Pinckney, Palmetto Elementary School ___ Entertainment: .....................................................................................................Jazz Band, Creekside High School Closing Remarks ....................................................................................................................................Brian Noyes Chief Communications Officer; Ron Wade, Chief Talent Officer, Fulton County Schools 1 2019 Teacher of the Year PAMELA WHITLOCK ——————————————————————————— Pam Whitlock knew from a young who attended Chattahoochee, joining "the Hooch family" age that she wanted to be a teacher. was a natural fit. "I can remember begging my older Since she began teaching, the number of computer brother to play school with me,"she science courses at Chattahoochee has doubled. Equally said, "and if that wasn't successful, important as the study of computer science is her I would line up my dolls and teach relationships with students. "My greatest teaching joy has them. However, I have a rather come from former students who, although they may have unique path that has led me to struggled in my class, went on to college and are pursuing teach computer science at Chattahoochee High School." computer science careers. They did not let a test score After college graduation with a degree in Elementary define a career path for themselves." Education and Reading, Ms. Whitlock believed she was As the 2019 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Whitlock has this going to change the world by teaching all students to reflection, "My inspiration for teaching - what fulfills me read. She began as a first grade and preschool special and gets me out of bed in the morning - is the potential for needs teacher in North Carolina and later moved to Atlanta, where she took a job as a director of a daycare “My inspiration for teaching and preschool. After her second child was born, she was a stay-at-home mom for over a decade, which she also is the potential for impacting students refers to as her "temporary hiatus" from teaching. beyond the four walls of my classroom.” During that time, she and her husband started a business, an online allowance management system for kids impacting students beyond the four walls of my classroom. and families. Through that business venture, she developed The relationships that we build can last a lifetime and a love for technology and programming but began to watching a student grow from being nervous and unsure miss teaching. At 40 years old, she retooled her career to to confident and intellectually curious is simply amazing. combine her love of teaching with her new interest in As teachers, we can never doubt the impact that we have programming and went back to school. She renewed on all students, even the ones who may not show us their her teaching certificate, earned an additional Business best selves. Find what gives you passion and joy in teaching. Education certification and received a graduate degree Hang on to your passion and joy of being a learner. from the Computer Science Endorsement program at Combine those two to create an oasis for your students. Southern Polytechnic State University. Just as she finished, This will be one in which every child can develop a love Chattahoochee High School added computer science of learning, a skillset that will provide opportunities for classes to their Career Technology and Agricultural success throughout their lives and the confidence to trust Education (CTAE) program – a perfect match for her in their own abilities without regard to existing barriers." skillset and interests. As a mother of four children, all 2 2019 Principals of the Year SCOTT HANSON MARTIN NEUHAUS North Springs Charter Barnwell Elementary School High School Northeast Learning Community Central Learning Community m———————-—— m————————— Martin Neuhaus has served as North Springs Principal Scott principal at Barnwell Elementary Hanson believes that all students for nearly four years. Having a long just need the right environment history with FCS, he has served in and an opportunity to experiment and grow. "My vision various positions during his tenure. Originally a teacher at going forward is to continue creating a school where all Findley Oaks Elementary School, he moved up the ranks as students can learn, and where teachers are valued as an administrative intern shadowing principals at four FCS professionals," he says "our core beliefs encompass a schools for six months before becoming a summer school positive school atmosphere, meaningful collaboration, principal at North Springs and then principal at Shakerag purposeful coaching and mentoring, and a sense of Elementary School for 14 years. "I hope to build and work community. We call this The North Springs Way." Mr. with collaborative teams that empower teachers and Hanson is finishing his third year as North Springs' students to continuously improve," he said. "Our vision at principal after having spent four years as a principal and Barnwell is to be a joyful community of engaged and 10 years as an assistant principal in Orlando, FL. empowered learners." CHARLES CHESTER LATOYA MILEY Northwestern Middle School A. Philip Randolph Northwest Learning Community Elementary School m————————— South Learning Community "My mission is to fertilize and and Achievement Zone cultivate the soil where all students m————-————— can maximize growth," says LaToya Miley, as a veteran educator, Charles Chester, who has served believes that all students can learn as Northwestern's principal, since 2015. From 2008-2012, and will learn in the right environment: a blended learning he went from a math teacher to an administrative assistant environment that is data-driven, rigorous and relevant for at Woodland Middle School, and then served as an each student. "I take great pride in serving as the number assistant principal at Alpharetta High School from 2012- one advocate for ALL students," she says. Her experiences, 2015. Going forward, Mr. Chester envisions redefining combined with her data-driven and strategic approach to success by growth and providing all students with the teaching and learning, have contributed to her success as a opportunities to experience growth. "This opens a pathway leader in elementary, middle and high schools in Fulton for all students to feel valued and to experience success." County. An educator for 20 years, Miley has served 14 During the 2019-2020 school year, Mr. Chester accepted years in FCS as a teacher, lead data support specialist, the top Leadership position at Langston Hughes High assistant principal and as executive manager for the School and became its principal. Superintendent prior to her leadership position as A. Philip Randolph principal. Her vision is "to ensure all students and teachers are provided a conducive learning environment, which ultimately leads to success." In 2019, she became principal of Sandtown Middle School. 3 2019 School Professional of the Year MARTINA FRANKLIN ——————————————————————————