BSES Principal Sabrina Lumpkin, Support Professional of the Year Brian Smith, Teacher of the Year Timothy Pritchett, and Assistant Principal Chastity Harris.

Today, the Clarke County School District announced the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year and Support Professional of the Year for each of its schools and academic program campuses that had eligible candidates according to the district’s selection criteria. CCSD received nearly 700 award nominations from staff, students, and families across the district, and winners were voted on by their school’s faculty and staff.

Barnett Shoals Elementary is exceedingly proud to recognize our two winners, Mr. Timothy Pritchett, Teacher of the Year, and Mr. Brian Smith, Support Professional of the Year!