Eight outstanding educators were recognized at the 26th annual Wayne County Teacher of the Year Banquet on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Captain Joe's. From left to right: Cindy Blanton (Screven Elementary School TOTY), Jason Martin (Wayne County High School TOTY), Dierra Pryor (Martha Puckett Middle School TOTY), Jennifer Townsend (Arthur Williams Middle School TOTY), Stephanie Moxley (Martha R. Smith Elementary School TOTY), Skylar Tlactuatl (Jesup Elementary School TOTY), Heather Moseley (James E. Bacon Elementary School TOTY), Darian Love (Odum Elementary School and Wayne County TOTY).