GCPS students earn Junior Achievement Recognition

     Five Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have been named Junior Achievement of Georgia’s (JA of Georgia) Nineteen Under Nineteen. The honor recognizes Georgia students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact. 

     “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our students honored as part of the 'Nineteen Under Nineteen.' Through our partnership with Junior Achievement, we strive to empower young people with the skills and confidence to lead—and this recognition shows they’re doing just that," shares GCPS Director of Social Studies Shirelle Tubbs. "We couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments and the example they’re setting for their peers.” 

     The students represent schools and communities across Gwinnett County, and stand out for their entrepreneurship, academics, service, and leadership. 

     Sean Atitsogbe, also known as “Sean the Science Kid,” attends Gwinnett Online Campus and has a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The 10-year-old positivity advocate shares experiments and stories that have reached audiences around the world.  

     South Gwinnett High School’s Ellen Nibishaka is the founder of the graphic design business, “elleVation,” and a DECA International Finalist. Ellen blends creativity and leadership with aspirations in finance and economics. 

     Jasmine Osorio-Antonio attends McClure Health Science High School. She is the founder of her school’s first Coding Club and a DECA leader. Jasmine blends technology, business, and entrepreneurship to inspire peers and support her community. 

     Tyler Swain is a classmate of Ellen at South Gwinnett High. She is a leader in DECA and an entrepreneur who combines leadership and advocacy with the goal of pursuing marketing and communications at Spelman College and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

     Grayson West is a student at Norcross High School. Grayson applies 3DE lessons to business and life, and plans to pursue mechanical engineering to innovate and support his family’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) business. 

     JA of Georgia’s Nineteen Under Nineteen Students to Watch, now in its second year, spotlights students from middle school through recent graduates who have made a mark through JA programs like JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, 3DE by Junior Achievement, and JA Summer Camp. Selected honorees will receive: 

• Recognition in Nineteen Under Nineteen Magazine 

• A highlight in the Atlanta Business Chronicle 

• Local press coverage highlighting their accomplishments 

• An invitation to their local JA Business Hall of Fame 

• An invitation to a JA of Georgia Board Meeting 

• A scholarship to support their future education or entrepreneurial endeavors