At Montlick & Associates, 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 Channel 2 and the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE). The goal of the AFAEE program is to identify excellent educators across Metro Atlanta, and help them expand their impact through public recognition and financial support.
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:
School: Timber Ridge Elementary School
School District: Cobb County Schools
Position: 1st Grade Teacher
School: Vaughan Elementary School
School District: Cobb County Schools
Position: Special Education Teacher
School: Mountain View Elementary School
School District: Cobb County Schools
Position: Physical Education Teacher
School: Beaver Ridge Elementary School
School District: Gwinnett County Schools
Position: Principal
School: Norcross High School
School District: Gwinnett County Schools
Position: Chemistry/Biology Teacher
School: KIPP STRIVE Primary
School District: Atlanta Public Schools
Position: Principal
School: Beecher Hills Elementary School
School District: Atlanta Public Schools
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
School: Starling Elementary School
School District: Gwinnett County Schools
Position: 2nd Grade Teacher
For more information about the AFAEE, how to nominate a teacher, see previous winners and learn how you can support the organization, please visit their website at atlantafamilies.org.
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