VFW Post 2667

East Coweta High School teacher Elizabeth Thompson , sponsored by our Post, was recognized as the co-winner of the Georgia VFW High School Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Ms. Thompson!

Congratulations to Samantha Clark, Arnall Middle School and John Garner, Newnan High School for being Teacher of the Year for VFW Post 2667 in Newnan. Both won at Post, District and State Levels. Jr. Vice Commander Tom Fetchet presented them with their District Awards at the School Board Meeting. (Photos by Janet Alford, VFW Auxiliary 2667)

Two teachers in the Coweta County School System have been named Veterans of Foreign Wars 2017 Teachers of the Year for the state of Georgia. John Garner of Newnan High School and Samantha Clark of Arnall Middle School – both history teachers – were nominated for the VFW’s National Citizenship Education Teacher Award by fellow teachers. The two were awarded the honor locally by VFW Post 2667 in Newnan in February, and later won at the Georgia VFW 5th District level. This week, both teachers were notified that they had won at the state level for the respective categories – Garner at the high school level and Clark at the middle school level. The two will serve as The Georgia VFW’s nominees for national Teachers of the Year this summer. “It’s very exciting news,” said VFW Post 2667 Junior Vice Commander Thomas Fetchet. “This honor reflects well on our community, that we have such excellent teachers teaching our students. The courses they teach are patriotic in nature, and these ind...

Our Elementary Teacher of the Year was Myra Coursey from Jefferson Parkway Elementary School. Myra is a K-5 Music Teacher who continually promotes patriotism through music to her students. She was nominated by Comrade Hannah Mercier, teacher at Jefferson Parkway Elementary School. Myra received a certificate and a monetary award. Photo by Janet Alford, VFW Auxiliary 2667

Newnan High School teacher John Garner was presented with a Veteran of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year award earlier this week. Garner is a history teacher at the local high school and serves as the main sponsor of the History Bowl team, a sponsor of the History Club, and co-head coach of the wresting team. The VFW has recognized top educators in elementary, middle and high school since 1999, focusing on instructors who teach citizenship and promote patriotism. In addition to local and state recognition, award winners receive $2,000, divided between the educator and the school. Honorees also receive an all expenses paid trip to the national VFW Teacher of the Year conference. Social studies teacher Elizabeth Thompson of East Coweta High School also received a VFW award. Picture 1: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for the high school division was awarded to Newnan High School's John Garner, center. The award was presented by Teacher of the Year Award ...

We judged our Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen, and Teacher of the Year entries today after the Post Meeting. Winning Entries will be forwarded to District 5 for District judging. Stay tuned for an announcement on the winners! Thanks to everyone who contributed entries and everyone who helped with judging.

The VFW's National Citizenship Education Teachers' Award recognizes the nation's top elementary, junior high, and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America's history and traditions. Nearly 1,000 teachers are from every state, the District of Columbia and overseas. Fellow teachers, supervisors or other interested individuals can submit nominations by November 1 to your local Post. VFW's National citizenship education teacher awards include: $1,000 cash award for professional development to each of the top K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 teachers; $1,000 award for each winning teacher's school; plaques for both the winning teacher and school; an all-expense-paid trip to attend the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary National Community Service Conference in Washington, D.C. Teachers who win first place in each category will be invited to conduct a workshop at the conference. Anyone interested in nominating a public school, private school, or...