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Meet Hall County’s Teacher of the Year who helps students tap into their creativity

Heather Riley of Mount Vernon Exploratory School, Hall County's Teacher of the Year, interacts with students during an outdoor lesson on May 20, 2021. Photo courtesy Monya Lathem

05222021 TEACHER 1.jpg — Heather Riley of Mount Vernon Exploratory School, Hall County's Teacher of the Year, interacts with students during an outdoor lesson on May 20, 2021. Photo courtesy Monya Lathem

Heather Riley said she ran from teaching for as long as she could.