Several people were recognized for their contributions to the Greeneville City Schools at the system’s annual Personnel Banquet, held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Thursday.
Teachers of the Year are:
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Mary Ellen Chestnut, 2nd-grade teacher at Eastview
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Heather Boegemann, media specialist at Highland
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Derek Jeffers, 3rd-grade teacher at Hal Henard
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Kaylen Miller, 3rd-grade teacher at Tusculum View
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Erica Worrell, 4th-grade teacher with TOPS
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Emily Dean, 8th-grade teacher at Greeneville Middle
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Johnny Painter, math teacher at Greeneville High
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Elliott Gefellers, from the Greene Technology Center
Kelly Ford of Eastview was named Principal of the Year, and Phillip Graham, Operations Supervisor, was named Supervisor of the Year.
Retirees honored included: Cathy Dickey – Eastview, Tim Minnick – Highland, Bambi Bumpus – GMS, Deanna Martin – GHS, Beth Ricker – GHS, Susan Hankins – GHS, and Melissa Babb – GHS.
Award Recipients:
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Meredith Stevans, GHS math teacher, received the Robert E. “Eddie” Jordan Character in Education Award.
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Larry Jones received the Excellence in Technology Award.
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Dr. Tallye Gass received the Excellence in Professional Learning Award.
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George Morrison, a bus driver and driver trainer with the system, received the Lyle Ailshie “Only the Best” Award.
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Shawna Lamb was named the recipient of the Dr. Earnest Martin Champion for Children Award.
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Teresa Clarkson of the GTC received the Dr. Linda Stroud Rising Star Award.
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Carolyn Parman was named the Paraprofessional of the Year.
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Ron Metcalfe received the Robert Keasling Friends of Education Award.
- Cathy Dickey was presented with the Katherine Leonard Outstanding Service to Students Award. The award was presented by the Leonard family on behalf of the Greene County Partnership.
