PERRY, Ga. (WGXA) — With the first day of school just days away in Houston County, Perry High School visual arts teacher Brianna Walker is preparing to welcome students back with a new distinction: she has been named the district’s 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year. Walker, who teaches at Perry High School, said the relationships she builds with students are what keep her excited about the job. “Every day is a new day with them but knowing that I get to be their person and the person that they get excited to see when they come in the morning and get a hug from, those are the moments that make me excited to be a teacher,” Walker said. This August marks Walker’s 10th year in the classroom. A Warner Robins High School graduate, Walker said she is a product of Houston County Schools and was inspired by a teacher who encouraged her to lead a classroom. She said from that point on, she knew she wanted to teach in Houston County. READ MORE | Middle Georgia Dairy Queen serves smiles and support for kids and families Walker said her art classroom is also a place where students learn skills that extend beyond creating artwork. “They’re learning that failure is a part of learning. I always tell my students, go try it out and if it doesn’t work, you learned what not to do and then try something else, because those are things that when they go into adulthood, they’re going to know how to cope and change and critically think,” she said. Walker said students who stay involved in the arts for…
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