At McIntosh High, Allen Beall teaches Financial Literacy, Banking & Investing, and Intro to Business & Technology, giving his students key life skills.

Bennett’s Mill Middle engineering and technology teacher Susan Hall pushes her students to take on new challenges.

Kedron Elementary computer science teacher Erin Keith shows students that anything is possible.

Dr. Pagianna Brooks, Flat Rock Middle English Language Arts teacher and Title I Liaison, strives for a culture of family and caring at her school. 

Matt Foley, the 2026 Fayette County Teacher of the Year, helps students find their voice as a social studies teacher at Fayette County High. 

Spring Hill Elementary media specialist Denise Merriell stretches the lessons in literature until they’re unforgettable. 

Cassie Shockley, TRIAD teacher at Peeples Elementary, helps her students build skills and independence. 

City of Fayetteville Police Department Sgt. Tracey Baker keeps Fayetteville Elementary safe as the School Resource Officer. 

North Fayette Elementary Pre-K teacher Clara Rogers helps her students find the fun in playing while working.

Genise Jackson, counselor at Fayetteville Elementary, helps make school an unforgettable experience.