Delta Innovative School principal Lamar Thomas recently announced that Earnest Lucas hadbeen selected by his peers to represent Delta Innovative School as the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. A nine-year veteran teacher, Lucas has served the students in Brooks County for four years. He graduated with a B.S. in Middle Grades Education from Valdosta State University, a M.Ed in Science Education from Walden University and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. Lucas has been teaching math to Delta students in grades 9-12 but will serve as the Instructional Coach for the 23-24 school year.
Lucas strives to impact future generations through developing engaging lessons and activities
and shared “My high school principal told me I would be a good candidate for the education
program in college.” Principal Thomas said, “Mr. Lucas has been able to teach math in an
innovative way that engages students. His students love him and look to him for guidance. He is
a natural leader and doesn’t mind taking charge to be a leader.”
Lucas shared that a challenging aspect to be an educator is building relationships with all
students. When asked about his favorite teaching memory, he said, “One of my student’s
improved his reading level from a beginning reader to a 7th grade reading level in just two years.”
The son of Angelia Lucas, Mr. Lucas is married to Valious (Vo) Lucas. They are parents to
daughter Mikaela Buckner – Lucas and son Kingston Buckner – Lucas. In his spare time, he
enjoys mentoring youth and spending time with his family.
Lucas will represent Delta Innovative School for the 2023-2024 school year as Teacher of the
Year and will compete at the district level for the title of Brooks County Schools Teacher of the
Year. The BCS Teacher of the Year will compete at the state level for the title of Georgia Teacherof the Year. The BCS Teacher of the Year will be named at the Teacher of the Year banquet hosted in the fall.
Pictured is Mr. Earnest Lucas, Delta Innovative School’s Teacher of the Year.