Amy Palermo, a sixth-grade English/Language Arts teacher at River Trail Middle School (RTMS), has been selected by Governor Nathan Deal as one of the winners of the Innovation in Teaching Competition. This recognition is awarded to teachers who demonstrate innovative teaching strategies for Georgia standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics. As part of the award, a $2,000 stipend will be awarded to Palermo and a $5,000 grant to RTMS for the implementation of the Georgia Instructional Standards.