Your First Years Matter.
PAGE Can Help You Build What Comes Next.
The first years of teaching are full of big moments: some inspiring, some challenging, and many that leave you wondering what comes next. The PAGE New Teacher Academy is designed for educators who have completed one to three years in the classroom and are ready to grow with purpose, access significant professional support, and engage with a community that understands the work.
Through mentoring, coaching, practical classroom assistance, and meaningful collaboration, participants will gain tools they can use immediately while also developing a clearer sense of who they are as educators. The Academy will help teachers expand their instructional skills, build resilience, and create a network of colleagues who can encourage and challenge them throughout their careers.
Just as importantly, participants will explore the power of educator voice – how teachers can speak with clarity about what students need, advocate for their profession, and help shape the future of public education in Georgia.
The PAGE New Teacher Academy is led by 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year Michael Kobito. Additionally, experienced educators will serve as mentors, providing ongoing small-group and 1:1 support.
Participants will get together four times throughout the school year and join virtual sessions that fit their schedules.
All costs are covered by PAGE, including substitutes, accommodations, resources, and travel stipends.
If you are in your first three years of teaching, the PAGE New Teacher Academy is designed for you. Click the graphic below to fill out your application. Below you will also find the administrative request letter to participate in New Teacher Academy and the administrative approval form.
.png)
Applications due Aug. 16, 2026
Session Schedule
Session 1: Foundations - Setting Our Course
Sept. 28-29, 2026
PAGE Office, 2971 Flowers Rd. S, Chamblee, GA
This opening session focuses on identity, purpose, and practical systems for success. Participants will reflect on why they entered the profession, what they have already experienced, and what they need in order to sustain and strengthen their practice.
Session 2: Instruction and Impact - From Surviving to Thriving
Nov. 15-16, 2026
Ron Clark Academy, 228 Margaret St. SE, Atlanta, GA
PAGE Office, 2971 Flowers Rd. S, Chamblee, GA
This session centers on strengthening professional practice and helping participants refine their teaching for greater student impact. It is a natural point in the year to shift from simply managing teaching to intentionally improving it.
Session 3: Advocacy and Impact - Sharing Our Stories
Jan. 25-26, 2027
PAGE Office, 2971 Flowers Rd. S, Chamblee, GA
This session highlights the reality that teaching is deeply influenced by policy, legislation, and public perception. Participants will build confidence in understanding educational issues, telling their stories, and advocating for their students, classrooms, and profession.
Session 4: What Comes Next? Reflection, Renewal, and Launch
March 15-16, 2027
PAGE Office, 2971 Flowers Rd. S, Chamblee, GA
The final session serves as the culminating experience for the Academy. It will celebrate growth and perseverance, helping participants look ahead to a sustainable and impactful future in education.
"PAGE wants to help you do more than survive the early years. We want to help you thrive."
Craig Harper, PAGE Executive Director
“By joining us in PAGE’s New Teacher Academy, we hope that we’ll give you the skills that you need to be a great pedagogue, educator, and advocate for what your students need every day.”
Michael Kobito, PAGE New Teacher Academy Lead
Grow Your Skills.
Build Your Network.
Strengthen Your Future in Teaching. PAGE is Here for You.
