Our teachers are amazing, which is why we share the story of a school’s Teacher of the Year every week … please help us celebrate 2023 Woodstock High School Teacher of the Year Lauren Cannon!
Lauren Cannon believes that every teacher is an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher.
While her title at Woodstock High School is English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher, Ms. Cannon has made it her mission to help colleagues in all teaching roles see the value in learning instructional strategies to support English learners. She has succeeded by leading professional development programs to provide her fellow educators with new insights and teaching tools … and she has succeeded by changing hearts and minds.
“My building is full of compassionate educators who, given the right education and knowledge, can and will teach any student who comes their way,” said the 16-year educator, who specializes in teaching ESOL English classes and co-teaching ESOL students in social studies classes.
Her fellow teachers say her passion for supporting the success of every student needs no translation. “Lauren has a heart for all students and believes that every child deserves the best possible education. She not only believes this, but she lives this through her actions every single day without fail,” a colleague shared.
In her own words: “When people ask me what it’s like teaching ESOL, I tell them: ‘I love it because I get to teach the whole student. We serve as social workers, counselors, college admission advisors and friends.’”
Special thanks to our 2023 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year Celebration’s Presenting Sponsors: Cherokee County Educational Foundation, Credit Union of Georgia, Northside Hospital Cherokee and Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Canton.
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