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Our Commitment to Education

Supporting Our Educators

At Montlick , we believe in the power of collaboration to bring about positive change in our schools and our communities. That’s why we’re pleased to sponsor Commitment 2 Education, a unique partnership with WSB-TV Channel 2 and the Teach on Project, formerly the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE).

The Teach on Project’s mission is to identify excellent educators across Metro Atlanta, and to help them expand their impact through public recognition and financial support.
To win, each individual must go through a rigorous application process and demonstrate excellence in three areas: 1) increasing student achievement 2) enhancing student self-esteem and 3) effective collaboration with community stakeholders for the benefit of the students.

In addition to the prestigious honor, each winner receives $7,500 from the Teach on Project. Portions of each monetary award go towards: 1) supporting a special school project of the winner’s choice 2) funding a professional development opportunity to increase the winner’s effectiveness in the school or classroom and 3) a personal stipend for each winner.

“We are very grateful to the Teach on Project for working tirelessly to elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta. And we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the winners of this prestigious award,” says firm founder and CEO David Montlick.

 

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Teach on Project Award Winners

2021

The 2021 Teach on Project Awards were given to 8 educators from 4 school districts. To win, each individual must go through a rigorous application process and demonstrate excellence in three areas: 1) increasing student achievement 2) enhancing student self-esteem and 3) effective collaboration with community stakeholders for the benefit of the students.

In addition to the prestigious honor, each winner receives $7,500 from the Teach on Project. Portions of each monetary award go towards: 1) supporting a special school project of the winner’s choice 2) funding a professional development opportunity to increase the winner’s effectiveness in the school or classroom and 3) a personal stipend for each winner.

“We are very grateful to the Teach on Project for working tirelessly to elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta. And we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the winners of this prestigious award,” says firm Founder and CEO David Montlick.

Dr. Shuanta Broadway

Atlanta Public Schools Principal, Hutchinson Elementary

Project Title: "Preparing Primary Grade Scholars for Robotics via Coding"

Jamie Garcia Caycho

Gwinnett County Public Schools Arcado Elementary

Project Title: "H.E.R.O.E." (Hispanos Esforzándose por Resultados Oportunidades, y Éxito-this translates to Hispanics Making Efforts for Results, Opportunities and Success)

Sherley Harris

Gwinnett County Public Schools Trip Elementary School

Project Title: "Trip Diversity and Multicultural Club (Trip DMC)"

Gerin Hennebaul

Gwinnett County Public Schools Lovin Elementary School

Project Title: "Looking at the World Through a Different Lens"

Danielle Jenkins

Gwinnett County Public Schools Mountain View High School

Project Title: "Inclusive Robotics Program for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities"

Dyanna Motes

Cobb County Schools Kemp Elementary

Project Title: "Kemp Movement Lab"

Matthew Ruben

DeKalb County Schools
Druid Hills High School

Project Title: "Red Devil TV- A Broadcasting Class That Creates a Daily Morning Show"

Terra Walker

Atlanta Public School
KIPP Vision Primary School

Project Title: "WKVP: Our Vision, Our Voice"

2019

The 2019 Teach on Project Awards were given to 6 educators from 4 school districts. To win, each individual must go through a rigorous application process and demonstrate excellence in three areas: 1) increasing student achievement 2) enhancing student self-esteem and 3) effective collaboration with community stakeholders for the benefit of the students.

In addition to the prestigious honor, each winner receives $7,500 from the Teach on Project. Portions of each monetary award go towards: 1) supporting a special school project of the winner’s choice 2) funding a professional development opportunity to increase the winner’s effectiveness in the school or classroom and 3) a personal stipend for each winner.

“We are very grateful to the Teach on Project for working tirelessly to elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta. And we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the winners of this prestigious award,” says firm Founder and CEO David Montlick.

Cherisse Campbell

School: Amana Academy

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Doug Doblar

School: R. D. Head Elementary School

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Anna Dunn

School: DeKalb School of the Arts

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Kelly Dyar

School: Mill Creek High School

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Andrew Lovett, Jr.

School: Frederick Wilson Benteen Elementary School

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Ashleigh Spatz

School: Burgess-Peterson Academy

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2018

The 2018 AFAEE Awards were given to 7 educators from 5 school districts. To win, each individual must go through a rigorous application process and demonstrate excellence in three areas: 1) increasing student achievement 2) enhancing student self-esteem and 3) effective collaboration with community stakeholders for the benefit of the students.

In addition to the prestigious honor, each winner receives $7,500 from AFAEE. Portions of each monetary award go towards: 1) supporting a special school project of the winner’s choice 2) funding a professional development opportunity to increase the winner’s effectiveness in the school or classroom and 3) a personal stipend for each winner.

“We are very grateful to the Atlanta Families Awards for Excellence in Education for working tirelessly to elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta. And we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the winners of this prestigious award,” says firm Founder and CEO David Montlick.

View the 7 winners below:

Jennifer Blodgett

School: Patrick Elementary School

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Claudia Fitzwater

School: Drew Charter School

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Toni Johnson

School: Westlake High Schoo

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Dawn Parker

School: Crim Open Campus

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Tracey Pendley

School: Burgess Peterson Elem School

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Amber Simmons

School: Brookwood High School

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Nicole Thompson

School: Taylor Road Middle School

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2017

The 2016 AFAEE Awards were given to 7 educators from 5 school districts. To win, each individual must go through a rigorous application process and demonstrate excellence in three areas: 1) increasing student achievement 2) enhancing student self-esteem and 3) effective collaboration with community stakeholders for the benefit of the students.

In addition to the prestigious honor, each winner receives $7,500 from AFAEE. Portions of each monetary award go towards: 1) supporting a special school project of the winner’s choice 2) funding a professional development opportunity to increase the winner’s effectiveness in the school or classroom and 3) a personal stipend for each winner.

“We are very grateful to the Atlanta Families Awards for Excellence in Education for working tirelessly to elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta. And we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the winners of this prestigious award,” says firm Founder and CEO David Montlick. Since the AFAEE’s inception in 2005, the organization has granted over $2.3 Million to 138 principals and teachers.

View the 7 winners below:

2016

The 2016 AFAEE Awards were given to 10 educators from 5 school districts. To win, each individual must go through a rigorous application process and demonstrate excellence in three areas: 1) increasing student achievement 2) enhancing student self-esteem and 3) effective collaboration with community stakeholders for the benefit of the students.

In addition to the prestigious honor, each winner receives $7,500 from AFAEE. Portions of each monetary award go towards: 1) supporting a special school project of the winner’s choice 2) funding a professional development opportunity to increase the winner’s effectiveness in the school or classroom and 3) a personal stipend for each winner.

“We are very grateful to the Atlanta Families Awards for Excellence in Education for working tirelessly to elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta. And we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the winners of this prestigious award,” says firm Founder and CEO David Montlick. Since the AFAEE’s inception in 2005, the organization has granted over $2.3 Million to 138 principals and teachers.

View the 10 winners below:

Toni Bailey

Druid Hills Middle School
Visual Arts

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Allison Bridges

Feldwood Elementary School
3rd Grade Teacher

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Melinda Butler

Timber Ridge Elementary School
1st Grade Teacher

Kathryn Ike

Vaughan Elementary School
Special Education Teacher

Nancy Janas

Mountain View Elementary School
Physical Education Teacher

Karen Lillard

Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Principal

Alicia McHardy

Norcross High School
Chemistry/Biology Teacher

Mini’imah Saheed

KIPP STRIVE Primary
Principal

Brittny Washington

Beecher Hills Elementary School
3rd Grade Teacher

Tisha Williamson

Starling Elementary School
2nd Grade Teacher

2015

The 2015 AFAEE Awards were given to 11 educators from 5 school districts. To win, each individual must go through a rigorous application process and demonstrate excellence in three areas: 1) increasing student achievement 2) enhancing student self-esteem and 3) effective collaboration with community stakeholders for the benefit of the students.

In addition to the prestigious honor, each winner receives $7,500 from AFAEE. Portions of each monetary award go towards: 1) supporting a special school project of the winner’s choice 2) funding a professional development opportunity to increase the winner’s effectiveness in the school or classroom and 3) a personal stipend for each winner.

“We are very grateful to the Atlanta Families Awards for Excellence in Education for working tirelessly to elevate the quality of public education in Metro Atlanta. And we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the winners of this prestigious award,” says firm Founder and CEO David Montlick. Since the AFAEE’s inception in 2005, the organization has granted over $2 Million to 138 principals and teachers.

View the 11 winners below:

Cindy Apley-Rose

Couch Middle School
8th Grade Math Teacher

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Kara Cowdrick

Charles Brant Chesney Elementary School
5th Grade Teacher

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Alison Dunford

Timber Ridge Elementary School
5th Grade Teacher

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Jennifer Dunn

Partee Elementary School
Assistant Principal

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Megan Endicott

Dolvin Elementary School
Elementary School Music Teacher

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Lillian Galicia

The Museum School of Avondale Estates
2nd Grade Teacher

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Dave Howland

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School
Founding Principal

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Katherine Kelbaugh

The Museum School of Avondale Estates
Founding Principal

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Carrie Staines

Druid Hills High School
History Teacher

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Tiffany Smith

Fred Armon Toomer Elementary School
1st Grade Teacher

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Richele Stamper

C.H. Gullatt Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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