PRESS RELEASE- We loved supporting our Dawson County School System Board of Education teachers at our Teacher of the Year Luncheon!! In addition to celebrating our teachers, we awarded the Roger D. Slaton Excellence in Education Award to Roxanne Fausett. Roxanne truly made an impact and a difference in our education system. We greatly appreciate all the support of our local businesses and members who donated some amazing gifts for the teachers, making this luncheon extra special!

2023-2024 Teachers of the Year:
System Teacher of the Year- Sheryl Edmonson, Kilough Elementary School
Allison Lundy, Black’s Mill Elementary
Tori Seay, Robinson Elementary
Dr. Lauren Stephenson, Riverview Elementary
Jeff Compton, Dawson County Middle
Lori Hughes, Dawson County Junior High
Dusty Skorich, Dawson County High

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: Northside Hospital Healthcare System – Forsyth! Also, to our Business in Education Sponsor: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Event Sponsor: Atlanta Motorsports Park, Open House Sponsor: Ryan Scott State Farm and Cookie Sponsor: Crumbl Cookies – Dawsonville. Our delicious lunch was catered by Events by Dezine