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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Springdale Park Teacher Wins Outstanding Educator Award

Local nonprofit awards 8 outstanding teachers and principals across the Atlanta Public Schools.

  Brittany Beaumont, a first grade teacher at Springdale Park Elementary, was one of eight educators honored Wednesday with the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education. Superintendent Erroll Davis, Atlanta Falcons football players and the Homer the Brave mascot were among those who surprised teachers in their classrooms with the news that each would receive a $7,500 grant. Each award includes $3,500 for a school project of the winner’s choice, $1,500 for a professional development opportunity to boost the educator’s effectiveness and a personal stipend of $2,500. The award is designed to retain excellent teachers and school leaders, inspire other educators, and raise public awareness about the work of high-performing educators…

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