CCSD Names 2017-18 Teachers and Paras of the Year

Staff Report From Athens CEO

Monday, May 22nd, 2017

All 21 schools across the Clarke County School District have announced their 2017-18 Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year. Individuals were chosen following votes held at each individual school. Winners will submit application packets to be considered for District Teacher of the Year this fall.

“We extend our congratulations to each of these individuals on being selected teacher and paraprofessional of the year in their respective schools,” said Superintendent Jack Parish. “I cannot think of a more prestigious honor than to be selected for this recognition by one's peers. These individuals have been selected for their outstanding work and for going above and beyond what might be expected to ensure they are making a positive difference for students.”

Below are the winners:

2017-18 Teachers of the Year

Alps Road Elementary School - Joycette Bell

Barnett Shoals Elementary School - Leigh Ann Emrik

Barrow Elementary School - Fonda Slongo

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School - Annie Turman

Cedar Shoals High School - Greg Huberty

Chase Street Elementary School - Janet Fielding

Clarke Central High School - Alexandra Henson

Clarke Middle School - Brian Parido

Classic City High School - Tiffani Knight

Cleveland Road Elementary School - Joe Weinmeister

Coile Middle School - Fredric Rushing

Fowler Drive Elementary School - Pauly Shenton

Gaines Elementary School - Sarah Walls

Hilsman Middle School - Meganne Skinner

J.J. Harris Elementary School - Lindsey Arinze

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School - Leigh Anne Lindsey

Stroud Elementary School - Jaime Marshall

Timothy Road Elementary School - Monique Pumphrey

Whit Davis Elementary School - Andrea Rowe

Whitehead Road Elementary - Kira Graves

Winterville Elementary School - Cedric Payne

2017-18 Paraprofessionals of the Year

Alps Road Elementary School - Marcus Prince

Barnett Shoals Elementary School - Tammy Gartrell

Barrow Elementary School - Hazeline Samuel

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School - Tammi Johnson 

Cedar Shoals High School - Dan Culliver

Chase Street Elementary School - Sheila Snead

Clarke Central High School - Lisa “Lynn” Queen

Clarke Middle School - Diane Westbrook

Cleveland Road Elementary School - Crystal Elder

Coile Middle School - Carolyn Taylor

Fowler Drive Elementary School - Ruth Pittard

Gaines Elementary School - Cheri Howard

Hilsman Middle School - Kasey Brinkley

J.J. Harris Elementary School - Katherine Patterson

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School - Hannah Rogers

Stroud Elementary School - Rosetta Denson

Timothy Road Elementary School - Felicia Barrett

Whit Davis Elementary School - Sasha Whitehead

Whitehead Road Elementary School - Harold Faison

Winterville Elementary School - Verna Brown