After being named Georgia Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals, Collins Hill High School Principal Kerensa Wing has been named one of three finalists for the national award. Typically, the National Principal of the Year is announced in October during National Principals' Month.

Here are a few highlights about how GCPS maintains safe, secure, successful schools:

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Is there a talented teacher or phenomenal educational leader in your school community who deserves a round of applause? The Teach On Project Awards (formerly the Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education) will open the nomination period on Aug. 30. Watch for the link at www.teachonproject.org and get ready to submit your favorite educator!

Planning for a career is a critical decision for young people, and their high school years are the perfect time to explore opportunities and nurture interests that could lead to a career. That's where you come in! GCPS is seeking exhibitors for its annual Career Connections event, set for Tues., Oct. 22. This district initiative promotes career awareness for students attending a 9th Grade Academy at one of the district's seven College and Career Academy high schools: Berkmar, Central Gwinnett, Discovery, Lanier, Meadowcreek, Shiloh, and South Gwinnett. More than 5,000 Academy students will head to the Infinite Energy Center Exhibit Hall for the event, and prospective exhibitors are needed. Questions? Contact Dr. Kyle Jones or Debra Menchaca by email, or call the Office of Academies and Career and Technical Education at 678-301-7050.

Our drivers enjoy competitive wages starting at $15.73 per hour, excellent benefits, paid training, and a great work schedule. They work the student calendar year and enjoy the benefit of time off on student holidays and summer vacation! Applicants are required to be 21 or older, have a good driving record, and have a high school diploma or GED. Prospective drivers can apply at GCPSjobs.org . For more information, call 678-225-7670.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on his 2019-20 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to education, and will serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools. Learn more online.

The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) invites the public to provide feedback on the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Mathematics and English Language Arts. The state hopes to receive feedback from all stakeholders— including educators, parents, students, business and industry, and higher education. The survey will close Fri., Sept. 6 at 5 p.m.

Follow @GwinnettSchools on Facebook, Twitter, and new this year, Instagram, and coming soon, Pinterest! With Instagram, we'll go behind-the-scenes with photos, videos, and stories about our schools, students, and staff. And, coming later this fall, we'll be "pinning" information and resources on Pinterest boards you'll want to follow. For now, we'll put a "pin" in that announcement, but we'll let you know when GCPS' Pinterest account is live!