Gordon County Schools is proud to announce that Tiffany Stamey, a 5th grade teacher at Sonoraville Elementary, has been named the District Teacher of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year!
Mrs. Stamey was celebrated today by Superintendent Alice Mashburn alongside her school leaders, Principal Kelly Rampy and Assistant Principal Nicole Burgess, as well as her 5th grade team.
A dedicated educator since 2009, Mrs. Stamey currently teaches math, science, and social studies. Throughout her career, she has also served students as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher at Sonoraville Elementary and as an Early Intervention teacher at W.L. Swain Elementary. Beyond the classroom, she has taken on leadership roles including Grade Level Leader of Leaders and teacher mentor, while also giving back through community service with the Voluntary Action Center and United Way.
Mrs. Stamey believes compassion is key to meeting the challenges of today’s classrooms. She works daily to ensure her students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn, an approach that has made a lasting impact on both student achievement and school culture.
Her commitment to student growth, character development, and community involvement makes her truly deserving of this honor. She will now represent Gordon County Schools as the District Teacher of the Year for the upcoming school year and apply for Georgia Teacher of the Year.
Gordon County Schools congratulates Mrs. Stamey on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her continued service, leadership, and dedication to educational excellence in our school system.