Position: Cosmetology Teacher
School: William H. Maxwell High School
School District: New York City Department of Education #19
City, State: Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Gladys Georges was nominated anonymously.
"If I had to describe Dr. Georges in three words, they would be selfless, giving, and encouraging. I've known Dr. Georges for over 20 years, and I can list a long list of people that she's helped over the years, from young children to grown adults. From mentoring women in the hair industry to placing them in classrooms as teacher's assistants, Dr. Georges has always made it her mission to place everyone she's near in prosperous positions. To be in her presence is truly a blessing. She has shown me the true meaning of hard work. Dr. Georges owns her own businesses, leads as a teacher, is a wonderful mom to her two children, and still finds time to give back to the youth and her community. I look at her as a superwoman. She never backs down from a challenge and always puts herself before others. The definition of setting the bar high: I strive my hardest to be like her in my prime," said the nominator.