A Gainesville City School System (GCSS) gifted teacher has been named the Georgia Association for Gifted Children’s (GAGC) 2026 teacher of the year.
Aerin Durkin is the gifted coordinator and is in her eighth year at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy and earned the honor.
“I am so humbled and honored to receive this award. I truly love being a part of Gainesville City Schools – spending my days with the best colleagues, students I adore, and families who show up no matter what,” Durkin said. “I’m so proud of the work we’re doing to advocate for gifted education across the district and am excited to be recognized at this level.”
Durkin was honored during the GAGC’s annual convention in Columbus on Monday…