Teacher of the Year named locally
Cross Creek Elementary named its Teacher of the Year, spotlighting relationship‑driven and inclusive classroom practice as central to engagement and flow—an on‑the‑ground reminder that classroom culture remains a key driver of behavior. The award notice highlights dedication to building strong relationships and valuing every child (timesenterprise.com).
Elizabeth Treat, a third‑grade English Language Arts teacher at Cross Creek Elementary in Thomasville, was named the school’s Teacher of the Year in a notice published March 21, 2026. (timesenterprise.com) Treat was also featured as the Scott & Wallace “Classroom of the Month” in a March 11, 2026 community post from the law firm that highlighted her classroom recognition. (scottandwallacelaw.com) In the award announcement, Treat described her goal of creating an equitable classroom that empowers every student to succeed, language published with the Teacher of the Year notice. (timesenterprise.com) Cross Creek Elementary’s public news feed lists the Teacher of the Year post alongside year‑to‑date events such as a school STEAM Night, showing the award was circulated through the school’s official communications this spring. (cc.tcjackets.net) District social media records show Treat co‑led a summer reading camp with teacher Priscilla Touchton in prior years, documenting her involvement in out‑of‑school literacy supports tied to the school’s community programs. (facebook.com) Principal Ashley Lane has publicly praised Treat in community postings, and Lane was elected District 9 President for the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals on Dec. 1, 2025, providing administrative continuity behind the school’s recognition. (scottandwallacelaw.com) (article.wn.com)
