Meghan Lee, 5th Grade Science/SS/Writing Teacher

  I am grateful and humbled to be selected as Teacher of the Year for Pike County Elementary School. It is a true honor to be recognized for my passion and dedication to my students, my peers, and PCES. Teaching is not just a job for me, but a calling. I am so thankful to be able to make a positive impact on the lives of those that walk through my doorway each day. 

My journey in education began with earning a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University in 2019. My heart was set to work in Pike County Schools early in my college career. The heart and willingness to help others within this school system is unlike any other. The stars aligned and I began my first year of teaching as a fourth-grade teacher at Pike County Elementary School in 2019. COVID-19 made this a year to remember! As the 2020 school year began, I was able to loop up to fifth-grade to teach Science & Social Studies with some of my former students and team teach with my wonderful teammates, Traci Thompson and Blaire Loveless. During that school year, I continued my education to earn a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Valdosta State University and I was granted the opportunity to coach volleyball for Pike County High School.  I have continued teaching with my wonderful teammates & fifth-grade family, as well as coaching for the past four school years. As the 2024 school year begins, I will enter my sixth year of teaching continuing to teach fifth-grade Science, Social Studies, Writing, & Grammar with my teammates. 

Family is incredibly important to me. My husband, Thomas, and I got married in November of 2021. We have a beautiful Chocolate Lab, Dixie Anne Lee. She is our pride and joy! We enjoy spending time with family, at the lake, and other outside activities. 

This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment that goes into being an educator, and I am so proud to represent Pike County Elementary School as 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. Thank you for this honor!

Sincerely,

Meghan Lee