In an effort to build excitement around the teaching profession and encourage students to pursue a career in education, Seminole County Middle High School participated in Georgia’s Future Educators Signing Day, a statewide initiative sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education, on May 7, 2024.
The event celebrated Sara Jo Fain, from the class of 2024, who has made the decision to pursue a career in education. “As the very first student to complete the Teaching as a Profession pathway here at Seminole, I am thrilled to celebrate Sara Jo, as well as the growth of the pathway offering, in hopes of creating future educators for Seminole County School System”, CTAE Director Kathryn Touchton stated. “We're extremely proud of Sara Jo as she signs on to pursue a career as an educator, embodying dedication, passion, and a commitment to shaping the future of Seminole County,” states Principal Mary Jean Albritton.
Georgia Future Educators Signing Day, held each year during Teacher Appreciation Week, is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education’s Division of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education in partnership with the Georgia Early Childhood Education Foundation (GECEF) and Georgia’s colleges and universities.
“The most important thing we can do, as we work to prepare all students for life, is recruit our best and brightest to become teachers – and make it viable for them to stay,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “Through Georgia Future Educators Signing Day, we recognize the high school students who are answering the call to become educators and make a lasting difference for our state. I commend these students and look forward to the impact they will make in the classroom!”
Event attendees included Mr. Mark Earnest, Superintendent, Mrs. Mary Jean Albritton, Principal, Mrs. Jessica Lanier, Assistant Principal, Mr. Lamar Landing, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kimber Sellers, High School Counselor, Mrs. Ashley Glass, Registrar Mrs. Dameca Robinson, Mentor Teacher and Mrs. Kathryn Touchton, CTAE Director. Mrs. Dawn Cunningham, teacher of the Teaching as a Profession pathway was unable to attend due to professional development requirements. Also in attendance were Sara Jo’s parents, Brent and Jo Nell Fain.
Seminole County Staff and Faculty are very proud of Sara Jo and look forward to her returning “home” as an educator for Seminole County Schools.
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