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APT Teacher of the Month, February 2026: Katie Thompson
Katie Thompson is a special education teacher at Greystone Elementary School, serving 3rd–5th grade students in a resource classroom setting. Above her classroom door hangs her favorite reminder: “Progress, not perfection.” It’s a message she wants every student to carry with them. Her funding will be used to help students better access learning and regulate emotions.
Jaclyn Foster Named APT’s January Teacher of the Month
Tuscaloosa Academy educator Jaclyn Foster is honored for 23 years of inspiring civic learning, building student voice, and using creative, inclusive teaching to help middle schoolers grow into confident citizens.
APT Teacher of the Month, August 2025: Lori Nicole Holland
Lori started as a corrections officer. Now she's the Special Education teacher at Albertville Middle. One colleague shared how she organized a school-wide trick-or-treat event that doubled as a meaningful learning experience, helping her students develop communication and social skills. Lori is using her $1,000 APT grant to expand her life skills classroom.
Not Just a Job: Why Teachers Deserve Daily Appreciation
Rising senior Georgia Vaughn shares two standout teachers who have impacted more than just her studies.
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