Georgia Teachers Initiative

Transforming education
in Georgia

The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE), the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF), and the Atlanta Football Host Committee (AFHC), along with a host of campaign partners, have joined forces to create the Georgia Teachers Initiative, a state-wide program dedicated to giving teachers the resources they need and recognition they deserve as they work tirelessly to prepare Georgia’s PreK-12 students for an optimal life. 

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Through the Georgia Teachers Initiative, we are

Celebrating Teachers

Nominate a teacher whose innovative approaches are making a difference for their students.

Celebrating Teachers

Nominate a teacher whose innovative approaches are making a difference for their students.

Funding Innovative Projects

Request funding to implement your innovative classroom project.

Funding Innovative Projects

Request funding to implement your innovative classroom project.

Empowering Professional Growth

Access resources to support your educator journey.

Empowering Professional Growth

Access resources to support your educator journey.

Educating for Tomorrow

You can help.

Georgia businesses and individuals can support teachers across the state with a tax-deductible gift to Georgia Teachers Initiative and can help fund Teacher Grants for Innovation through GFPE’s PEACH Education Tax Credit, where donors will receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for their donation.

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Recognize a Teacher

Complete our brief form to nominate a teacher to be recognized for their unique and innovative ways of engaging and inspiring students. 

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Apply for an Innovation Grant

We invite teachers to apply for a Teacher Grants for Innovation award to help bring your creative ideas for your classroom to life.

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Teacher Spotlights

"I plan to use the Teacher Grants for Innovation funds to purchase a VR headset for my classroom so my students can create 3-dimensional art in virtual reality and have the opportunity to integrate technical advancements with timeless concepts of beauty and creativity."
Matthew LathropK-5 Visual Arts Teacher
Matthew Lathrop
“The funding from the GTI Award will purchase KIBO, a robotic system that allows young elementary students to combine reading comprehension and robotics as they learn to code the robot to summarize the story they read.”
Elizabeth ProctorK-2 STEM Teacher
Elizabeth Proctor
“My GTI-funded project fosters leadership and problem-solving skills in high school students as they work to develop a hands-on STEM program for 4th and 5th-grade students in an economically disadvantaged housing complex.”
Leon GrantHigh School Pre-Engineering/STEM Teacher
Leon Grant
“Applying for GTI grant funds was simple and with the funding I will be able to take my forensics unit to the next level. Students will now be able to use blood typing kids, fingerprint analysis, and more as they work to solve the crime during our crime science lab.”
Kylie GarrardMiddle School STEM Teacher
Kylie Garrard
"Mrs. Parham fosters an environment where creativity and critical thinking flourish, constantly seeking new ways to engage her students. Her dedication to innovation not only enhances the learning experience but also prepares her students for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world."
Ashley ParhamJasper County Primary School, 1st grade teacher
Ashley Parham
"Ms. Shipman uses different strategies to help students solve problems. She is highly passionate and gets her students excited about learning. Her method of teaching is a phenomenon.
Greta Shipman5th Grade Teacher, Factory Shoals Elementary
Greta Shipman
"Mrs. Brown is constantly incorporating cutting-edge technology into her classroom. She fearlessly embraces new technology and passes it onto her students, and her love and dedication to her students and towards her profession are without limit."
Gail Brown6th Grade Teacher, East Cobb Middle School
Gail Brown
“Mrs. Hong constantly explores new topics through research and data and teaches critical thinking skills when analyzing a challenge. Through innovation and creativity, she reaches and teaches all kids. She connects well with children of different personalities and learning abilities and guides them on the right path of education.”
Virginia HongFourth Grade Teacher, Murdock Elementary School
Virginia Hong
“Ms. Rivera-Suarez is always looking for innovative ways to make science come alive for her students. In 2024, more students participated in the science fair than ever before – a completely voluntary activity. Their participation was attributed to Ms. Rivera-Suarez, who motivated them to make their most innovative science ideas come to life.”
Yolanda Rivera-SuarezEighth Grade Science Teacher, Creekland Middle School
Yolanda Rivera-Suarez
“Mrs. Corbin exemplifies innovation in the classroom by encouraging engagement through Project-Based Learning. She offers students unique learning experiences and makes learning accessible for all her students.”
Staci Corbin5th grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher, Trion Elementary School
Staci Corbin
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Educating for Tomorrow

About Georgia Teachers Initiative

As Atlanta gets set to host the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, the impact of the game extends far beyond the field and into the community. The Atlanta Football Host Committee (AFHC) and the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF), in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) have created a comprehensive strategy to support, engage, connect, and provide resources to Georgia’s PreK-12 teachers through a newly developed statewide platform, Georgia Teachers Initiative. Our collective purpose in developing the Georgia Teachers Initiative is to empower teachers and inspire our community to support the education workforce.

Georgia Foundation for Public Education
Extra Yard for Teachers
Atlanta Football Host Committee 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

As Atlanta prepares to host the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, the Atlanta Football Host Committee in partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) work closely to identify high-need areas where positive impact can be created. After speaking with partners in the region, we collectively decided to develop the statewide platform, Georgia Teachers Initiative, which is in line with the work CFPF has done year in and year out. We are honored to have a chance to positively impact educators as we prepare to host the biggest event in college football. 

Contribute to the PEACH Education Tax Credit to support the initiative and in return receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Georgia state income taxes. If you are District Staff, School Leader, School Faculty, or another member of a Georgia school community, you can also nominate a teacher who is innovating in the classroom to receive special recognition and a monetary award.
A program granted to Georgians by our legislature that allows individuals and corporations to play a vital role in spurring innovation in Georgia schools while receiving a 100% state income tax credit for their contribution to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education.

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