Aubrey Bennett from Carver High School in Birmingham Recognized as Alabama's Alternate Teacher of the Year

Aubrey Bennett, an esteemed educator at George Washington Carver High School, has been honored as the Alternate Alabama Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026. This accolade was revealed during the state's Teacher of the Year Reception in Montgomery on Wednesday evening. Dr. Mark Sullivan, Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, expressed pride in Bennett's remarkable contributions. With 17 years in education and 11 at Carver, where he instructs U.S. Government, Economics, and Advanced Placement African American History, Bennett's impact extends to student engagement initiatives. His commitment culminated in being named Birmingham City Schools' Secondary Teacher of the Year.