2010 - 2011 Atlanta Public Schools Teacher of the Year

Belita Hamilton of the Brown Middle School earned the coveted spot through not only tenacious fortitude, but a newfound compassion for educating. Both Ms Hamilton's parents were educators, who instilled in her a desire to impact with a passion.

Originally beginning as a athletic trainer, working with collegiate sports at University of Georgia, she had a change of heart that the administration and students in the Atlanta School system are so thankful came about. Her new direction caused her to be offered Tutorial Coordinator for the McGhee King Tutorial Center at the Sickle Cell foundation of Georgia. It was then her passion was fully realized, channeling her focus and direction on obtaining certification to teach math and science....the rest is history!

Congratulations Ms Hamilton on behalf of Atlanta Public Schools, parents and students alike! We thank you for all you do!

Beverly Hall: From acclaim to disgrace

The year 1999 was the beginning of a bright future for Atlanta Public Schools. In rushed the advent of Beverly Hall, a successful educator who believing, as does the writer of this article, that though socio-elements have merit, they do not have to conclusively determine an individuals educational outcome. 


With focus and deliberation, Ms Hall set out to prove her ideals were not only real, but pragmatic with the right collaboration and conviction. 


As a testament to her theory, in 2009  Ms Hall was awarded National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators, the country’s top professional honor for a K-12 education leader. 


However, also simultaneously, Ms. Hall's administration was alleged by an Atlanta Constitution - Journal [ AJC] investigative team, for involvement in CRCT standardized test cheating; citing teacher participation, of which, they allege, as commander-in-chief, Ms Hall should have been privy to. 


Now, after a independent Blue Ribbon Commission report, that produced no conclusive evidence that the AJC claim was substantiated upon further review, those who once praised the heroine, implore her immediate resignation. 


It seems this fiasco has a close semblance to the overall character of humanity: The righteousness of an individual is fleeting; totally held hostage to the subjective interpretation of those concerned. 

Proper Procedures

Brown Middle School is following proper procedures to ensure their students are being lead by reputable outside agencies; who have no issues of moral turpitude.

 Ezra Project, Inc personnel today will go through extensive background checking at the superintendent's office. This is an SOP that shouldn't ever be overlooked.  On behalf of the students at Brown Middle School,  we at Ezra Project extend a warms thanks!