My name is Dawn Osborne, and I have been chosen to represent Franklin County Middle as Teacher of the Year for 2009-2010.  I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2002 with a degree in Middle School Education with concentrations in both Math and Science.  As graduation day approached the College of Education encouraged it’s students to apply for numerous positions throughout the state.  For me, I had my eyes set on FCMS.  As a successful Franklin County native I wanted to give back to a community that gave so much to me.  I began teaching 7^th grade math at Franklin County Middle School in the fall of 2002.  As I strive to become a life-long-learner I obtained my Med from Piedmont College in 2007 and am looking forward to pursuing an advanced degree in administration in the far away future (did I mention I have 5 children). 

I truly believe there are only a few people in today’s world that can honestly say they love their job.  I am proud to say that I am one of those few.  I look forward to providing my students with a quality education each and everyday.  Middle school students are unique.  Their personalities usually change throughout the day.  They may not even be the same person you met in homeroom when they return to you 7^th period, but with this comes a true challenge. They challenge me to think and in return I use this new found knowledge to dig deep and plant seeds that maybe someday will provide them with the skills they need to be successful in an ever-changing world.   

When people ask me what I do for a living I say “I teach 7^th grade math”.  The common response, “Why?”  My reply, “Why Not?”.  I have the privilege of making a difference in lives of children.  As unusually as it may seem, middle school students yearn for structure, discipline, and someone who cares and I can provide those things for each students at least one hour a day.   

I am truly honored to be Franklin County Middle School’s Teacher of the Year!