Christine Austin, an assistant principal at Gwinnett Online Campus, has been named a recipient of the 2019 Innovative Educator Prize.

The competition recognizes teachers and school leaders who use blended and online learning to move beyond current constraints in the education system. Austin was selected after creating a personalized learning center prototype to catalyze classroom innovation, including models of small group, teacher-directed instruction; collaborative project-based learning engagements; and targeted, individualized experiences aligned with courses taught at Gwinnett Online Campus.