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Ms. Taylor Moody: From Math Major to Master Teacher—NCS Teacher of the Year on Literacy, Mental Health, and Real-World Learning — Episode 58
A Teacher of the Year Who Never Planned to Teach
“All right, well, welcome to the Town Square Podcast today. We are joined by the 2024–2025 Newton County Schools Teacher of the Year, Ms. Taylor Moody.” From that first line, it’s clear this conversation was going to be special. Co-hosts Gabriel Stovall and Trey Bailey welcomed a guest whose story has already inspired students, teachers and families across Newton County—and whose influence is now being felt statewide.
Ms. Moody holds a rare combination of humility and momentum. In just six years in the classroom, she was named NCS Teacher of…
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