Gwinnett County Public Schools welcomes new teachers on July 14

     Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) newest educators will gather at a districtwide New Teacher Orientation before the start of the new school year to learn about the district’s signature culture of teaching and learning and the critical role all educators play in supporting students on their quest to success. Nearly 1,100 teachers, speech-language pathologists, counselors, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists will participate in this annual two-day event.

     On Tuesday, July 14, New Teacher Orientation will commence with Convocation at Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella will provide the event’s keynote address. Attendees will also hear from Board Chairperson Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan and Nick Masino, President and CEO of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, as well as a panel of outstanding educators who will share insights and lessons learned from their first year. Those speakers include 2027 Teacher of the Year Dr. Candice Richardson, finalist Austin Hannon, MS Counselor of the Year Robin Butler, Assistant Principal of the Year Dr. Dorothy Kindred, Principal of the Year Dr. Rodney Jordan, and 2026 GCPS Teacher of the Year and Georgia Teacher of the Year Finalist Katie Lessard.    

    On Wednesday, July 15, new hires will spend an entire day taking part in grade-level and curriculum-specific professional learning sessions and engage in strategies to foster a supportive community for each and every student. Educators will also learn about the various instructional resources provided by the district to support their teaching and learning efforts. These sessions are part of GCPS’ work to create a continual learning community that supports staff by providing the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to be successful.