Ms. Jade Thomas of Lake Joy Elementary School has been named the 2024-2025 Houston County Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made at the District’s Opening Session held on July 24. She received over $16,000 in cash and prizes donated by organizations from throughout Houston County.

Ms. Thomas has been teaching for 7 years. She currently serves as a fourth-grade teacher and previously taught fifth grade, also at Lake Joy Elementary. Before stepping into the classroom, Ms. Thomas served in the Marine Corps for eight years.

Ms. Thomas said, "I provide all students with the opportunity to grow as creative and critical thinkers by believing challenging tasks are within reach, regardless of their ability levels. Students will reach their greatest potential because in Houston County, and in my classroom, striving for excellence is the standard!”

Bonaire Elementary - Maggie Angel

Bonaire Middle - Kaley Hicks, Top 5

Bonaire Primary - Gretchen Stone, Top 10

C.B. Watson Primary – Alandra Justice

Centerville Elementary - Joynita Etheridge

David Perdue Elementary - Katherine Card

David Perdue Primary - Sarah Steinbacher, Top 10

Eagle Springs Elementary - Andrea Skipper, Top 5

Feagin Mill Middle – TaShaunessy Kennedy

Hilltop Elementary - Berniece Whitehead

Houston College & Career Academy - Kristie Norris, Top 10

Houston County High - Brett Taylor

Houston County WIN Academy  - Cortney Hickey

Huntington Middle - Sekemia Caldwell-Johnson

Kings Chapel Elementary - Mary Jan Kratz, Top 10

Lake Joy Elementary - Jade Thomas, TOTY

Lake Joy Primary - Sarita Hicks

Langston Road Elementary - Deanna Foster, Top 10

Langston Road Primary - Shelly Osborne

Matt Arthur Elementary - Kimberly Strozier

Miller Elementary - Latricia Cosby

Morningside Elementary - Katrina West

Mossy Creek Middle - Shannon Ballard, Top 5

Northside Elementary - June Glover

Northside High - Jea-Otiss Carter

Northside Middle - Renee Stephens

Parkwood Elementary - Amanda Hickey

Pearl Stephens Elementary - Zaleshia McGriff

Perry High - Felton Williams

Perry Middle - Megan Alford

Quail Run Elementary - Angela Andrews

Russell Elementary - Denise Maddox

Shirley Hills Elementary - Carlencia Jones

Thomson Middle - William Acosta

Tucker Elementary - Holly Owen

Veterans High - Megan Jones, Top 5

Warner Robins High - Maria Lemus (la-MOOSE)

Warner Robins Middle - Jamessa Copeland

Westside Elementary - Terri Chavira