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Sumter County Schools names Jeanne Griggs 2026-2027 District Teacher of the Year
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Source: Americus Times-Recorder
During the November meeting of the Sumter County Board of Education, Mrs. Jeanne Griggs was honored for her exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success as she was named the 2026-2027 Sumter County Schools District Teacher of the Year. Griggs, who was previously selected as Sumter County High School Teacher of the Year, was chosen from an outstanding group of school-level Teachers of the Year representing Sumter County Primary School, Sumter County Elementary School, Sumter County Intermediate School, Sumter County Middle School, and Sumter County High School. A veteran educator with more than 20 years of experience, Mrs. Griggs has taught English Language Arts across grades 6 through 12 and currently serves as an English Language Arts teacher and Department Chair at Sumter County High School.
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