Mill Creek names Brittany Borys as ‘Teacher of the Year’
MADISON – When administrators told Brittany Borys about her honor, she felt overwhelming gratitude. Borys is “Teacher of the Year” at Mill Creek Elementary School.
“I’m incredibly honored and humbled that my colleagues chose me for this award, as they are all outstanding educators deserving of recognition,” Borys said.
Accepting the award, Borys was especially grateful “to see my teammates jump with excitement and my students surround me with cheers and hugs. It was a moment I’ll always remember.”
A teacher for 12 years, Borys first taught in Arizona for six years. Her first position was third-grade in Washington Elementary School District. Then, she taught for five years in a self-contained special education classroom serving grades K-6 in Paradise Valley Unified School District.
After moving to Alabama, Borys taught fourth-graders in Limestone County Schools for one year before joining Madison City Schools as a second-grade teacher. Currently, she teaches third-graders.
Borys was attracted to MCS for the district’s outstanding reputation within the community. “I’m thankful for my decision to join Madison City Schools and for the joy that teaching at Mill Creek has brought to my life,” she said.
Giving a sense of pride, her successes include assisting with launching Mill Creek’s Madison City Friends Club; serving on the district’s framework committee and as a Learning Lab teacher; leading professional development; and mentoring new and aspiring teachers.
“Most importantly, I feel pride in the incredible relationships I’ve built with my students and their families over the years,” Borys said.
When a school day ends, Borys can look back and say, “I did the right thing,” when she hears her students say, “This was the best day ever!” or “Thank you for always being there for me.”
“I also feel a strong sense of accomplishment when my students recognize their potential, grow in confidence with new skills and develop a genuine excitement for learning while celebrating and embracing each other’s differences,” Borys said.
A native of Phoenix, Ariz., she earned a dual-degree in elementary and special education from Northern Arizona University; “Go, Lumberjacks!” Currently, Borys is pursuing a master’s degree in differentiated instruction with an English for Speakers of Other Languages or ESOL concentration at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
“I’m married to my high school sweetheart, Dylan Borys, who is a mechanical engineer. We have a three-year-old daughter named Josie,” Brittany said. “I’m still in touch with many of my childhood teachers. My second-grade teacher, Mrs. Wagner, was truly an exceptional person and the best teacher I’ve ever had! She made a lasting impact on my life and inspired my passion for education,” Brittany said.
Brittany’s special interests include reading, traveling, shopping and hiking. “I also love spending quality time with my family and friends,” she said.
