Tift County Educators are continuously learning and refining their practice to better support student growth. Recently, our Amira Champions participated in a two-hour training to deepen their understanding of Amira, an AI-powered reading assistant that listens to students read aloud, provides real-time feedback, and delivers data to support literacy instruction. Amira is also used as a universal screener, helping identify students’ reading strengths and areas of need early on.
During the session, the team focused on how to effectively read and interpret Amira reports, including how to use the data to inform instruction and target student needs. They also focused on gaining a clearer understanding of how Amira determines student scores—specifically what contributes to the ARM (Amira Reading Mastery) score.
This work will strengthen our ability to use data intentionally and ensure all students receive the targeted support they need to grow as readers.
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During the session, the team focused on how to effectively read and interpret Amira reports, including how to use the data to inform instruction and target student needs. They also focused on gaining a clearer understanding of how Amira determines student scores—specifically what contributes to the ARM (Amira Reading Mastery) score.
This work will strengthen our ability to use data intentionally and ensure all students receive the targeted support they need to grow as readers.
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Congratulations to Kim Winters, our Tift County Schools Administrative Office True Blue Winner!
Kim is recognized for her reliability, professionalism, and the support she provides to families and all of our schools across the district. Her work helps keep things running smoothly for our schools and students.
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Congratulations to Justyn Smith, our Tift County Schools Alternative Programs’ True Blue Winner!
Justyn is recognized for the professionalism and consistency he brings to his role each day. His work supports students and helps ensure they have the resources and support needed to stay on track.
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Congratulations to Amy Saylor, Annie Belle Clark Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Amy is known for her reliability and willingness to step in wherever help is needed. Her daily work supports student success and helps keep the school running smoothly. Annie Belle Clark is proud to recognize her dedication and commitment to our students and staff.
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Amy is known for her reliability and willingness to step in wherever help is needed. Her daily work supports student success and helps keep the school running smoothly. Annie Belle Clark is proud to recognize her dedication and commitment to our students and staff.
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Congratulations to Jehovanny Allen, Eighth Street Middle School’s True Blue Winner!
Jehovanny is recognized for the professionalism and consistency she brings to his work each day. His support helps keep the school running smoothly and ensures students have what they need to succeed.
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Congratulations to Shari May, Northside Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Shari’s reliability and commitment to her responsibilities make her an important part of the Northside team. She approaches each day with professionalism and a focus on supporting students and staff.
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Shari’s reliability and commitment to her responsibilities make her an important part of the Northside team. She approaches each day with professionalism and a focus on supporting students and staff.
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Congratulations to Sherry Williams, Charles Spencer Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Sherry consistently creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students, families, and staff. Her positive attitude and strong relationships across the school community make a difference every single day.
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Sherry consistently creates a welcoming and supportive environment for students, families, and staff. Her positive attitude and strong relationships across the school community make a difference every single day.
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Congratulations to Lauren Butler, Matt Wilson Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Lauren is known for taking initiative and going beyond what is expected to support the school community. Her contributions help strengthen the daily operations that support student success.
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Lauren is known for taking initiative and going beyond what is expected to support the school community. Her contributions help strengthen the daily operations that support student success.
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Congratulations to Jessica Nichols, Omega Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Jessica builds strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families while helping create a positive and welcoming school environment. Omega Elementary is proud to recognize her for the difference she makes each day.
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Jessica builds strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families while helping create a positive and welcoming school environment. Omega Elementary is proud to recognize her for the difference she makes each day.
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Congratulations to Shelby Smith, Northeast Middle School’s True Blue Winner!
Shelby is known for her positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed. She supports both students and staff and contributes to a strong, supportive school culture.
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Shelby is known for her positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed. She supports both students and staff and contributes to a strong, supportive school culture.
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Congratulations to Teresa Hill, Len Lastinger Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Teresa is recognized for her dedication and the positive energy she brings to the school each day. She plays an important role in supporting students and helping create a welcoming learning environment.
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Teresa is recognized for her dedication and the positive energy she brings to the school each day. She plays an important role in supporting students and helping create a welcoming learning environment.
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Congratulations to Cody Smith, Tift County High School’s True Blue Winner!
Cody plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the high school and is always ready to assist others when needed. His dedication helps create an environment where students and staff can succeed.
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Cody plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the high school and is always ready to assist others when needed. His dedication helps create an environment where students and staff can succeed.
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Congratulations to Malayja Tucker, J.T. Reddick Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Malayja is always ready to lend a helping hand and support others whenever needed. Her willingness to go the extra mile helps create a strong and supportive school environment for students and staff.
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Malayja is always ready to lend a helping hand and support others whenever needed. Her willingness to go the extra mile helps create a strong and supportive school environment for students and staff.
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Congratulations to Lisa Rowe, G.O. Bailey Elementary’s True Blue Winner!
Lisa is recognized for her professionalism, attention to detail, and the dependable work she provides each day. Her commitment helps ensure that students and staff have the support they need to succeed.
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Lisa is recognized for her professionalism, attention to detail, and the dependable work she provides each day. Her commitment helps ensure that students and staff have the support they need to succeed.
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Congratulations to Amanda York, Charles Spencer Elementary’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. York is known for creating a supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed. Charles Spencer is proud to recognize her outstanding work with students.
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Mrs. York is known for creating a supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed. Charles Spencer is proud to recognize her outstanding work with students.
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Congratulations to Tatyana Brooks, G.O. Bailey Elementary’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Brooks is recognized for the meaningful relationships she builds with students and families and the commitment she shows to helping every child succeed.
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Ms. Brooks is recognized for the meaningful relationships she builds with students and families and the commitment she shows to helping every child succeed.
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Congratulations to Leslie Schluckebier, Northeast Middle School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Schluckebier is recognized for her leadership in the classroom and the support she provides to students as they prepare for the next stage of their education.
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Ms. Schluckebier is recognized for her leadership in the classroom and the support she provides to students as they prepare for the next stage of their education.
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Congratulations to Teresa Kelley, Matt Wilson Elementary’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Kelley is celebrated for her commitment to students and the role she plays in helping create a strong learning community at Matt Wilson Elementary.
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Mrs. Kelley is celebrated for her commitment to students and the role she plays in helping create a strong learning community at Matt Wilson Elementary.
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Congratulations to Erica Ehlers, Tift County High School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Ehlers is recognized for the impact she makes with students and the contributions she brings to the Tift County High School community.
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Ms. Ehlers is recognized for the impact she makes with students and the contributions she brings to the Tift County High School community.
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Congratulations to Kim Watson, Tift County Schools Alternative Programs 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Watson is recognized for the support she provides to students and the important role she plays in helping them stay on track toward success.
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Ms. Watson is recognized for the support she provides to students and the important role she plays in helping them stay on track toward success.
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