AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Five educators were pulled from their classrooms Thursday to learn they are finalists for the Richmond County School System’s Teacher of the Year award. Superintendent Dr. Malinda Cobb, 2026 Teacher of the Year Chef Kanesha Roberts and others surprised each finalist with visits to their schools on Aug. 20. “Each of these finalists represents the extraordinary talent, experience and heart our educators bring to their classrooms every day,” Cobb said. “Their paths to teaching may look different, but they share a commitment to helping students recognize their potential, discover new opportunities and succeed.” All school-level Teachers of the Year in the Richmond County School System will be recognized at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center. The event will culminate with the announcement of the 2027 Richmond County School System Teacher of the Year. DEBRA CROCKETT – PERFORMANCE LEARNING CENTER Crockett teaches social studies and has 29 years of classroom experience, including 27 with Richmond County. She previously taught at Jamestown Elementary School and spent 19 years at Hephzibah High School. Over the years, she has served as social studies department chair, Multi-Tiered System of Supports lead and a mentor for new teachers. Crockett earned her undergraduate degree from Augusta University and has completed advanced graduate coursework at several universities. DR. LT. COL. KURT…
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