January 27, 2026
Madison, GA — Morgan County Charter Schools is proud to celebrate Rachel Kinsaul, agricultural science teacher at Morgan County High School and Georgia’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, as she leads a statewide Day of Service initiative encouraging students across Georgia to engage in meaningful service-learning rooted in community connection, real-world learning, and civic responsibility.
The statewide Day of Service will be observed on March 18, 2026, with schools encouraged to participate on that date or schedule a service day that best meets the needs of their local community. The initiative empowers districts to adapt service-learning opportunities that strengthen community partnerships while reinforcing classroom instruction.
“I believe that when thoughtful, committed students come together, they have the power to make a real change,” Kinsaul said. “When they connect their learning to the needs of their community, their impact can be incredible.”
Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Stancil praised Kinsaul’s leadership and the impact of the initiative.
“Rachel Kinsaul exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose,” said Dr. Stancil. “Her Day of Service initiative shows how powerful learning can be when students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge beyond the classroom. We are incredibly proud to see a Morgan County educator leading an effort that inspires service, leadership, and civic responsibility across the entire state.”
Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods emphasized the broader value of the initiative statewide.
“Rachel Kinsaul’s Day of Service highlights how learning extends beyond the classroom,” Woods said. “By engaging students in purposeful service, this initiative helps schools strengthen local partnerships while giving students meaningful opportunities to contribute, reflect, and take ownership of their learning. When students are given opportunities to serve their communities, learning takes on deeper meaning, and students grow as learners, leaders, and citizens.”
The Day of Service initiative grew out of Kinsaul’s work at Morgan County High School, where she recognized a need for more meaningful student involvement in community service. That realization led to the creation of Sophomores Serve, an event designed to help students connect learning with service.
“I knew our students needed opportunities to connect—not just with each other, but with the community around them,” Kinsaul said.
Now an annual, schoolwide effort, the Day of Service reflects Morgan County’s strong commitment to community partnerships and service. The initiative aims to foster pride, shared purpose, and meaningful connections—both locally and across Georgia.
“Many of these projects can be embedded into the curriculum, so students see that the skills they’re learning in class can be put into practice,” Kinsaul added. “When students make those connections, learning becomes more meaningful—and so does service.”