As the school year winds down, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will salute the talented teachers throughout the county’s school districts at 4 o’clock this afternoon when a teacher appreciation reception is held at the Windham Civic Center.
Kelly Lucas is chairperson of the chamber’s education committee. She says teachers of the year from each campus will be recognized, and the event allows the chamber to express gratitude and appreciation to educators throughout Shelby County.
She adds the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year will be chosen from the nominees submitted by each campus.
The Teacher of the Year each campus are:
F.L. Moffett Primary School – Sherry Lawson
Center Elementary School – Olinda Hale
Center Intermediate School – Daniel Driver
Center Middle School – Sheila Haddox
Center High School – Chris Watlington
Excelsior ISD – Jennifer Cecil
Joaquin Elementary School – Terri Smith
Joaquin Junior High School – Madison Carrington
Joaquin High School – Marilyn Stewart
S.W. Carter Elementary – Phyllis Horton
Shelbyville Middle School – Stephany Carter
Shelbyville High School – Cole Harrison
Timpson Elementary – April Ramsey
Timpson Middle School – Jill Hailey
Timpson High School – Maria Aparicio