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Friday, September 15, 2023
Georgia International Convention Center | Ballrooms 5-8The Legacy of Excellence is a celebration to honor every school's top teachers and education professionals. The gala-themed luncheon is when we pay tribute to our Teachers of the Year and School/Support Professionals of the Year as well as the business and community partnerships that have made outstanding contributions to student achievement.
The Legacy of Excellence program also features performances by student musicians and is our highest regarded recognitions event of the school year. More than 1,000 school, business and community leaders gather for the luncheon. It is truly a remarkable occasion that brings our community together in support of our students and their education.
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Our event was a HUGE success!
Congratulations to all our honorees and thank you to all our volunteers and performers!
MEET THE HONOREESRead about our Overall Honorees and each school's Teacher and Professional of the Year
Fulton County Schools
Teacher of the Year
Elise KreitnerAutrey Mill Middle School
School Professional
of the Year
Barbara RettkerNorthview High School
Support Professional
of the Year
Harriet PerryFederal Programs
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EVENT DETAILS
REGISTRATION:
Honorees should arrive at the GICC no later than 10:00 a.m. Upon arrival, please check in at the Honoree Registration Table for your name badge, parade number, table number, and glass award. All other guests will check in at the designated tables for General Registration, Partners or FCS School Board. Table assignments will be provided at that time.
ATTIRE:
- Dressy business attire
TIMELINE / RUN of SHOW:
- 10:00 a.m. – Honorees arrive, check-in, receive gift, name badge, etc.
- 10:15 a.m. – Honorees proceed to holding rooms
- 11:30 a.m. – Event officially begins with the Parade of Honorees (honorees walk across stage & name announced)
- 12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Program
- 1:30 p.m. – Program ends
PARADE OF HONOREES:
The Parade of Honorees officially kicks off the event. Honorees should head to the "Honoree Holding Room" until the start of the event. Event volunteers will be on hand to assist with lining up honorees alphabetically by school. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. promptly!
Honorees, please note that you will NOT be allowed in the ballroom to leave personal items prior to the luncheon starting (the GICC staff is busy setting up the room). Please consider leaving your awards, handbags, etc. with family and friends.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Please use your GPS to locate the Georgia International Convention Center.
CAMPUS MAP:
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THANK YOU
