Global Teaching Partners

🌟 Educator Spotlight: Kenisha Bowers 🌟

Kenisha Bowers, a dedicated 6th Grade Math teacher at Welborn Middle School!

Ms. Bowers continues to make an incredible impact on her students and school community through her hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence.
The excitement and admiration from her students is something to be proud of!

Thank you, Ms. Bowers, for inspiring young minds, building confidence in your students, and representing Guilford County Schools with excellence. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and the positive influence you have on the next generation! 🍎✨

🌟 Educator Spotlight: Thalia Morris 🌟

Originally from 🇯🇲 Jamaica, Thalia Morris brings passion, creativity, and dedication to her science classroom.

Through hands-on experiments 🧪, interactive activities 🎲, and engaging projects 🔬, she makes learning both meaningful and fun for her students.

Ms. Morris shares her culture and experiences, helping students develop a greater appreciation for diversity and global citizenship. 📚 she works hard to create a supportive environment where every student can succeed.

Thank you, Ms. Morris, for inspiring curiosity, fostering learning, and making a positive impact on your students and school community every day! 🍎✨

Taking a moment to highlight some of our educators:

Danielle Cole from Jamaica 🇯🇲has

dedicated her career to uplifting students, supporting families, and strengthening her school community. Whether she's tutoring students after school, teaching during the summer, attending extracurricular events, or encouraging families with positive updates.

Danielle's impact reaches far beyond academics. Her commitment to building relationships and creating opportunities for others makes her a truly inspiring educator and community leader.

🌍🥇 And our 1st Place Winner is…
Andrea Ramirez!!! 🎊🎊🎊

Meet our Global Educator of the Year, a fourth-year Global teacher from Colombia 🇨🇴 she teaches ESL and changes lives every single day.

Andrea recently earned her Master's degree in TESOL, because she never stops growing. She leads the Hispanic Heritage Club, spearheaded a Hispanic Heritage celebration for her entire county, and created an original ESL documentary called "Who Am I?", a powerful project where she and her students shared their stories and identities with the world. 🎬💙

She sits on the MTSS team making data-driven decisions to support ALL students, translates and supports Spanish-speaking families, coaches the girls' tennis team 🎾, chaperones college tours, and tutor's students after school. She doesn't just teach, she shows up in every way possible.

Andrea, you are the standard. Congratulations on being our 2026 Global Educator of the Year! 🏆✨

🌍✨ Next up for our Global Educator of the year, our 2nd Place Winner!

Say hello to Yadira, a third-year Global teacher from Honduras, she teaches 7th grade ELA. 🇭🇳

Yadi is the definition of a community builder, she founded the Latina Glow Club at her school, giving students a space to shine. She mentors beginning teachers, translates the school newsletter, and bridges the gap between teachers and Spanish-speaking families every single day. 💙

And the results speak for themselves, her data-driven, reflective approach has helped her students meet and exceed expected growth on state tests. She also sponsors Hispanic Heritage Month and the International Week Parade, bringing culture and community to life at her school. 🎊

Yadi, we are so proud of you! Congratulations on 2nd place! 🥈

🌍✨ Global Educator of the Year is BACK!

We're kicking things off with our 3rd Place Winner, meet Kyna, a second-year Global teacher from Belize an elementary teacher. 🇧🇿

Kyna has made an incredible impact in just two years, she was named Teacher of the Year at her school, serves on both the school improvement team and advisory board, and has been a transitional advisor for incoming teachers. She created a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that brought the whole community together with food, dances, and performances. She also works tirelessly to translate and support Spanish-speaking families, making sure every family feels seen and heard. 💙

Kyna, we see you and we celebrate you! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. 🎉

Teacher Appreciation Week, Day FIVE!!

Our educators nominated one another, sharing meaningful words about the colleagues who have made a lasting impact on their journey. Next, we’re so proud to recognize Jaymar. 👏💙

Nominated by Sylvia from the Philippines, she shared:

“Jaymar has truly been a meaningful part of my wellness journey this year. In the midst of a busy and sometimes overwhelming school year, he has been a constant source of support and positivity. Whether it was taking the time to listen during challenging moments or simply checking in to see how things were going, he made me feel better. As a fellow educator, Jaymar has also been incredibly helpful in sharing resources and ideas that have made my work more effective and enjoyable. He is willing to support others. What makes Jaymar truly special is his genuine care for people. He creates a space where others feel supported, encouraged, and capable. This year, his presence has made a difference in my overall well-being, and I am truly grateful for the impact he had on me.”

Thank you, Jaymar, for the positive difference you continue to make! 🍏📚✨

Teacher Appreciation Week Day Four!

Our educators nominated one another, sharing meaningful words about the colleagues who have made a lasting impact on their journey. Next, we’re so proud to recognize Devonté. 👏💙

Nominated by Sharoye from Jamaica, she shared:

“Devonté and I work at the same school, in the same grade and on the same team. We motivate each other to maintain healthy routines, like taking breaks to explore nearby places, eating well, and staying organized, which has improved my overall wellbeing. Having someone who listens without judgment and provides comical relief has made this experience feel more balanced, less stressed, and has increased my capabilities of handling both work and personal responsibilities.”

Thank you, Devonté, for the positive difference you continue to make! 🍏📚✨