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York named Fulton’s top teacher

Camp Creek Middle School’s Kelley York is Fulton County Schools’ 2005-06 Overall Teacher of the Year. First named the system’s Middle School Teacher of the Year, she was then selected as the district winner from among two other Fulton County finalists: Stacy Stephens from River Eves Elementary School and Rochelle Lofstrand from North Springs High School.

The three teachers, along with each school’s Teacher of the Year, will be honored next fall at a special recognition ceremony with each school’s school/support professional of the year.

Camp Creek Middle School reading teacher Kelley York knows how to get the most out of her students. For the seven years that Ms. York has taught “at promise reading” - a Fulton-designed reading acceleration program - nearly 100 percent of her students have shown one year or more gains in that area. This school year Camp Creek boasts the highest Middle Grades Writing Assessment scores in south Fulton - due in part to Ms. York’s emphasis on reading, which goes hand-in-hand with good writing.

York’s success lies in her belief of nurturing the “whole child” and encouraging students inside and outside of the classroom. A frequent guest at her students’ extra-curricular activities, her support of students as both scholars and individuals inspires them to always do their best. She also supports her fellow teachers, serving as a teacher support specialist and an advisor to the school’s peer diversity program for students.

In addition, York is set apart by her willingness to try new things while always following her heart. A product of a family of educators, she never intended to follow in their footsteps, but it was after graduating from Howard University (B.S., psychology) and a few years of unchallenging jobs that she realized the importance of having a career that impacted young people. She then decided to pursue a teaching certificate, and later, a master’s degree in education from Mercer University. York has never regretted her choice to become an educator and considers every day with her students to be a gift. 

As the district’s overall 2005-06 Teacher of the Year, Ms. York now represents Fulton County in the Georgia Teacher of the Year program, which will announce a winner next spring.