JOHNSON COUNTY, Ga. — In Georgia, there are more than 120,000 teachers and many student's very first teachers are in kindergarten.
At Johnson County Elementary School, 13WMAZ got to make a big surprise for a person who teaches the smallest students!
Mrs. Traci Copeland, better known as Mrs. Traci, has 29 years of teaching experience and has been at Johnson County Elementary for six years.
She says she is blessed to have her students in the classroom because they are eager to learn and grow.
Mrs. Traci loves teaching kindergarten because students at a young age have a passion for learning.
The student who nominated Mrs. Traci, Kourtney Garnto, is still learning how to read so she got a little help from her Top Teacher.
"She teaches me to be respectful and kind," Garnto said.
Mrs. Tracie said she felt led by God to teach.
"I love children, I loved that time in my life and I wanted to be sure that when I was working with these children that, that was a special time for them and it stayed pure and wonderful and I helped them grow," she said.
Congratulations Ms. Copeland!
Students, keep sending in your letters or emails – we just might come to your school next!
You can nominate them for My Teacher is Tops by writing us a letter or email.
Send letters to 1314 Gray Highway, Macon Georgia, 31211 or email us at myteacheristops@13wmaz.com.
You can also send us a video on the 13WMAZ app.
Make sure to include your name, your teacher's name, and what school you attend. Get a parent to help you upload the video, and our Junior Journalists might just surprise your teacher next!