Dr. Quinita Morrow, the 2026 Newton County Schools Teacher of the Year and marketing teacher at Alcovy High School, joins The Town Square Podcast to share how she’s preparing students for real-world success. Her classroom goes far beyond textbooks—students build businesses, pitch ideas, host pop-up shops, and learn financial and marketing skills that many adults wish they had learned earlier.

Dr. Morrow also discusses the importance of relationships in education, the pressures students face in the age of social media, and why teachers are passionate advocates for their students. It’s a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the future of education in Newton County.

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In Episode 58 of The Town Square Podcast, we sit down with Ms. Taylor Moody, the 2024–2025 Newton County Schools Teacher of the Year and a Top 10 Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist. Taylor shares her deeply personal journey from math major to ELA powerhouse, opening up about how a health crisis reshaped her career path and how early classroom heartbreak turned teaching into her life’s calling. With passion and authenticity, she discusses the power of literacy, the urgency of student mental health, and the transformational role teachers play in shaping young lives.

Listeners will be inspired by the real-world projects her students lead—from designing a CPR guidance mat to pitching a migraine relief patch to healthcare leaders—and the way she uses ELA to build confidence, connection, and critical thinking. Ms. Moody also offers practical advice for parents, educators, and community partners looking to support public education in meaningful ways. Her message is clear and timely: “You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful.”