08/28/2026
Congratulations to our very own Ms. Curry-Miller!!
🌟 TEACHER OF THE YEAR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year Spotlight Series continues with Ms. Chermika Curry-Miller, Newton County STEAM Academy’s Teacher of the Year! 🍎
Ms. Curry-Miller teaches eighth-grade Social Studies and has served at Newton County STEAM Academy since 2015. Her history with Newton County Schools goes back even further, as she previously worked in the district from 2006 to 2011 at Veterans Memorial and Clements middle schools.
For Ms. Curry-Miller, a love of learning started early. In fact, she remembers playing school with her cousins as a child! That enthusiasm for learning eventually led her to the classroom, where she now has the opportunity to share it with her own students.
And when asked what she loves most about teaching, Ms. Curry-Miller didn’t hesitate—the students! ❤️
💬 “They bring so much joy to my classroom with their love for each other and their enthusiasm for learning. They truly are a pleasure to teach!”
Above all, Ms. Curry-Miller wants her students to understand that they are capable of great things when they give their best effort. She reminds them that their efforts today can pave the way for future success—and that she is there to support them every step of the way.
Here’s a fun fact: Every year, Ms. Curry-Miller’s students try to guess her age, and they usually place her in her 20s or 30s. She gets a kick out of letting them know she’s actually in her 40s! 😄
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Curry-Miller enjoys reading, bicycling, swimming, relaxing, and especially spending time at the beach. Born in the Bahamas, she says she has always felt a special connection to the ocean and finds being near the water to be one of her favorite ways to unwind. 🌊
Congratulations, Ms. Curry-Miller! We are proud to celebrate you as Newton County STEAM Academy’s 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year!
🏆 Who will be Newton County Schools’ NEXT Teacher of the Year? Stay tuned as we continue highlighting our outstanding school-level honorees on the road to our district celebration on September 23!