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Principal of the Year

For making a difference in students’ lives, Cheri Keels, principal at Triangle Lake Montessori, received the district’s highest honors at the ninth annual Celebrating Excellence in Education event. The event is sponsored by Businesses for Excellence in Education.

Keels, the GCS Principal of the Year, won a total of $1,500—$1,000 for winning the overall award and $500 for winning at their grade level. Keels was also named Elementary Principal of the Year.

With 17 years of experience in education, Keels calls herself a leader of leaders. “I say this to remind my staff that the responsibility of educators to use 21st century instructional practices in order to meet the needs of students lies upon each of our shoulders,” said Keels. Keels began her career in the classroom as a sixth-grade teacher.

Other principals receiving awards included Anna Brady from Grimsley High. She received $500 for being the secondary schools winner. The remaining finalists, Edwina Monroe from Falkener Elementary, Patrice Brown from Archer Elementary and Geraldine Russ-Cox from Rankin Elementary received $300 each.

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