Teacher of the Year
Celebrating Excellence
FCS Names Top Five Teachers of the Year
Forsyth County Schools proudly announced its Top Five Teachers of the Year today, recognizing educators whose dedication, creativity, and impact reach far beyond the walls of their classrooms. These teachers were selected for their ability to inspire students, support colleagues, and elevate learning across the district.
This honor reflects the heart of FCS, where exceptional teaching is celebrated, and student success is at the center of everything we do. We congratulate each of these outstanding educators and look forward to spotlighting their stories in the weeks ahead.
Dr. Brittany Cantwell
Otwell Middle

Terri Barrilleaux
Haw Creek

Kelly Akin
Settles Bridge

Dawn Brown
Denmark High

Andrea Harris
Vickery Creek

Tiffany Aikens
Alliance Academy

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Darin Hintz
Lakeside Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Brad Frilot
South Forsyth High School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Heather Transu
North Forsyth High School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Amanda Bausman
Kelly Mill Elementary School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Brittany Cantwell
Otwell Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Lindsey Herrick
Poole's Mill Elementary

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Crystal O'Shields
North Forsyth Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Stacy Docter
DeSana Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Michaela Tillery
Matt Elementary

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Liz Ralston
Liberty Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Alex Yaden
Little Mill Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Chris James
East Forsyth High School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Sarah Loftus
West Forsyth High School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Vince Wynn
Piney Grove Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
Terri Barrilleaux
Haw Creek Elementary School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Patrick Doyle
Vickery Middle School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Anna McClain
Whitlow Elementary School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Charlotte Weng
Lambert High School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Colleen Tereniak
Daves Creek Elementary School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Years in Education
What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?
Anna McClain
Whitlow Elementary School

- Years in Education
- What does being named Teacher of the Year for your school mean to you personally and professionally?
- Thinking about the FCS Strategic Plan: What does ‘The Forsyth Way’ mean to you, and how do you bring it to life in your classroom every day?
- What does teaching and learning look like in your classroom?
- What does ‘Safe. Connected. Thriving.’ mean to you as a teacher, and how do you help make your classroom or school reflect these values every day?
- What do you want families and your school community to know about the work happening inside your classroom? What do you value most about your opportunity to lead as a teacher?