HR1828: HR1828 Kinsaul, Rachel; 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Rachel Kinsaul, who was named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year and has since been selected as one of five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. The resolution highlights her work in agricultural education, project-based learning, and hands-on career-connected instruction, and her advocacy for public education across the state. It formally commends her accomplishments and congratulates her on the national finalist honor. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Rachel Kinsaul for being named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
• Recognizes her prior honor as the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year and her work in agricultural and project-based education.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kinsaul.
• Extends the House's congratulations and best wishes for her continued career and service.

The resolution directly names Rachel Kinsaul, a Georgia public school teacher, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

This is a ceremonial honor with no changes to Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Kinsaul's achievement and a printed copy of the resolution presented to her.

• Whereas clauses describe Kinsaul's selection as 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year and her finalist status for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, chosen by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate Kinsaul and wish her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Kinsaul.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)

• teacher recognition
• Georgia Teacher of the Year
• education
• legislative honors