MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced the recipients of its prestigious Teacher of the Year, Teacher Assistant of the Year and Beginning Teacher of the Year awards at the third annual Gem Awards ceremony.
The awards ceremony took place on May 6 at the Dale F. Halton Theater at Central Piedmont Community College.
The Gem Awards ceremony is a celebration of excellence in education, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of educators within the CMS district. This year, the spotlight shines on the remarkable accomplishments of the following recipients:
- Teacher of the Year: Gregory Gabriel, Winterfield Elementary School
- Beginning Teacher of the Year: Sean Bryant, Newell Elementary School
- Teacher Assistant of the Year: Freddie Pinkney, Ardrey Kell High School
“Teaching is a hard, yet rewarding, profession. Teachers teach way more than content,” said Dr. Crystal Hill, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. “They teach students how to be curious, creative and confident. They help them become the people they are meant to be.”…