Rachel Kinsaul

MCHS Agricultural Science teacher Rachel Kinsaul’s is known by the community for her impact as an educator to students inside and outside of the classroom. She is now a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year award. COURTESY OF GEORGIA DOE

MCHS Agricultural Science teacher Rachel Kinsaul’s is known by the community for her impact as an educator to students inside and outside of the classroom. She is now a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year award. COURTESY OF GEORGIA DOE

Morgan County and Georgia TOTY named finalist for national award

Morgan County Charter Schools is celebrating another major recognition for Georgia 2026 Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul.
Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Kinsaul receives national award, named state TOTY finalist

During an all-school assembly Tuesday, Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul was surprised with the $25,000 Milken Educator Award.Dubbed the “Oscars of teaching,” the Milken Educator Awards recognize the best teachers across the nation.