'She Pours into Them': This Central Georgia Teacher is a Finalist for State Teacher of the Year

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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

A Central Georgia teacher is receiving statewide recognition after being named a top 10 finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Charm Mapp, an eighth grade math teacher at Clifton Ridge Middle School, said she found out about the honor in an unexpected way. State Superintendent Richard Woods surprised her inside her classroom to share the news.

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