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Bibb County Teacher of the Year Revealed | Macon News
Amy Gitschlag, a 26-year veteran English teacher at Southwest High School in Bibb County, has been named Teacher of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year — a prestigious honor she calls “unreal” after dedicating her entire career to the district. Selected from five finalists including Brandis Baines, Patricia Baser, Dr. Vincent Youngbauer, and Gervon Pryce, Gitschlag credits her success to deep community ties and a passion for representing the South’s voice in education. The rigorous selection process, which includes interviews and application reviews, underscores the caliber of educators…
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