Yohar Martínez Named 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY)

February 4, 2025


Warner Robins, Ga. — Yohar Martínez has been named the 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY), an honor recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field of adult education and her transformative impact on students in her community.

Martínez, a proud native of Venezuela, is a passionate educator whose has leveraged experience learning English as a second language to her own classroom within the Adult Education Division. Her career focus to empower adult learners, especially non-English speakers and immigrants, to achieve their educational and personal goals.

Through her innovative teaching methods and unwavering commitment to student success, she has created an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires both her students and colleagues alike.

“Teaching adult learners is not just about providing an education,” she said. “It’s about opening doors to new opportunities and helping individuals unlock their potential. I believe in creating a classroom where every student feels valued and capable of achieving their dreams, regardless of their background.”

Her approach goes beyond traditional instruction. Martínez is known for her ability to incorporate real-world skills into her lessons, ensuring that her students are not only prepared for academic success but are also

equipped to navigate the challenges of everyday life. Whether through literacy programs, workforce readiness initiatives, or community outreach, Martínez has consistently demonstrated the profound impact of adult education on individuals and families.

 

About The Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year

The Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY) award is designed to honor the most exemplary adult educators who have made significant contributions to instruction, innovation, and leadership within the field. Recipients are recognized for their ability to inspire and uplift adult learners while advancing the mission of the Technical College System of Georgia Office of Adult Education.

 

About Central Georgia Technical College

As one of the largest two-year colleges in the state, CGTC operates three campuses and five centers throughout central Georgia, serving more than 30,000 individuals annually. CGTC is focused on connecting graduates to careers by offering quality education services, assuring a well -qualified workforce to support a healthy local economy. CGTC is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about CGTC, visit www.centralgatech.edu. Like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/centralgatech), X (@CGTC), and Instagram (@centralgatech).