In this undated photo, a teacher works with young students in a classroom.

In this undated photo, a teacher works with young students in a classroom.

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Congratulations goes out to the second round winners of the Innovation in Teaching Competition as announced today by Governor Nathan Deal.

Deborah Goodman, Kindergarten Teacher

Shallowford Falls Elementary School in Cobb County

Tara Dougherty, First Grade Teacher

Kingsley Charter School in DeKalb County

“The Innovation in Teaching Competition gives us the opportunity to recognize and reward some of our most effective teachers and share their practices with students and other educators across the state,” said Deal. “I am pleased that we will be able to continue this competition with a third round, and I encourage educational leaders to submit the names of teachers who fit these criteria to the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.”

Each winner receives a $2,000 stipend, and their school will receive $5,000. Georgia Public Broadcasting will also highlight the winners in their classroom and the materials will be used as supplements for other educators.

For more information, or for nomination forms for round three of the competition, please click HERE.