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2024-2025 Teacher of the Year

A woman in a green dress holds a glass award and a bouquet of red roses while standing next to a man in a suit.

Ms. Laura Bersticker wears many hats – chef, Girl Scout Leader, Chick-fil-A consultant – and now, Teacher of the Year! In a room filled with her peers from across the county, and set against the picturesque backdrop of Jekyll Island, the Golden Isles College and Career Academy culinary arts instructor was named the 2024-2025 Glynn County Teacher of the Year! 


Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. You are an exceptional teacher, and we know you will represent our county well. And a huge shoutout to all our TOTYs! You all exemplify dedication, passion, and a heart for students. The speeches last night highlighted just how much you care about the needs of others, going above and beyond to advocate for your students and colleagues. You are absolute rockstars making a lasting impact on us all!


We also want to extend our thanks and gratitude to Georgia Power, the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, and all our sponsors for their support and partnership in making our event a success.


As we often say, we’re blessed with the best in Glynn! #strongerglynn

2024-2025 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Twenty educators in the Glynn County School System who were named Teacher of the Year at their respective schools will now be considered in the process that will select Glynn County’s 2024-25 Teacher of the Year. School-level Teachers of the Year are:

 

  • Miranda Rains, FACES Prekindergarten Center/Leaps and Bounds;
  • Erica Ellison, Altama Elementary School;
  • Erika Carver, Burroughs-Molette Elementary School;
  • Jenet Burney, Glyndale Elementary School;
  • Doug Marshall, Golden Isles Elementary School;
  • Jasmine Quarterman, Goodyear Elementary School;
  • Carla Cate, Greer Elementary School;
  • Traci Smith, Oglethorpe Point Elementary School;
  • Anna "Pepie" Morris, Satilla Marsh Elementary School;
  • Paige Tiller, St. Simons Elementary School;
  • Caitlin Burban, Sterling Elementary School;
  • Laura Dempsey, Glynn Middle School;
  • Michael Galyean, Jane Macon Middle School;
  • Jared Gainous, Needwood Middle School;
  • Gabrielle Slay, Risley Middle School;
  • Jasmine Hubbard, Brunswick High School;
  • Lizaida Perez-Collazo, Glynn Academy;
  • Laura Bersticker, Golden Isles College & Career Academy; 
  • Dr. Courtenay Miller, Risley Annex; and
  • Lynn Truluck, Special Education.

 

The finalists this year are:

 

  • Erica Ellison, Altama Elementary;
  • Lizaida Perez-Collazo, Glynn Academy;
  • Laura Bersticker, Golden Isles College and Career Academy;
  • Traci Smith, Oglethorpe Point Elementary; and
  • Dr. Courtenay Miller, Risley Annex/Alternative Programs.