It is a once-in-a-lifetime award that is given to only the most accomplished social studies educators in the state, and one of Fayette’s exceptional educators is this year’s recipient.

Dr. Sally Meyer, instructional content coach for the school system, was selected to receive the 2018 Gwen Hutcheson Outstanding Educator Award given by the Georgia Council for the Social Studies. Persons can receive the award only one time.

The award recognizes educators who have made an outstanding contribution to the teaching of social studies. In selecting the recipient, judges evaluate nominees based on their activities that demonstrate significant service and foster the development of democratic values and citizenship in the classroom, school and community. Additionally, they consider professional involvement beyond the normal job requirements, efforts toward the improvement of student learning in social studies, use of multiple sources to enhance social studies instruction, articles published in professional publications, and conference and/or workshop presentations.

Winners receive a $250 cash award and a two-year comprehensive membership to the National Council for the Social Studies.

Educators are nominated for the award by a GCSS member.