Villa Rica, GA

Congratulations to Jonathan Cook, our 2025 Jefferson’s Villa Rica Teacher of the Year!

Mr. Cook teaches US History and AP Microeconomics to juniors and seniors at Villa Rica High School. He has been teaching for 22 years, and also manages the high school’s shotgun team.

Mr. Cook’s nominators shared what makes him an incredible teacher:

“Mr. Cook constantly challenges and pushes his students to go above and beyond what they think they are capable of. He holds them accountable to the highest expectations, and they appreciate that–but he is also funny and compassionate. He finds ways to reach every student, challenge that student, and then bring out the best that student has to offer. He constantly shows up to events to support his students and cheers for everyone. He is what VRHS wants in every teacher, and he truly makes a difference.”

His nominators also mentioned the quirks and inside jokes that make them love Mr. Cook, including the outdoors hammock he loves to sleep in during cold weather, his love for gardening (and self-made tools!), his beloved coffee cup, and his wastebasket basketball challenges.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Cook for his incredible impact in the classroom and beyond! 

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Every year, in honor of National Coaches’ Day, Jefferson’s Villa Rica recognizes a coach who goes above and beyond for their athletes and their community. These coaches have made an impact on their players’ lives on and off the field and have been nominated by school and community members.