Awards
- WCS Educator, Administrator Among Top in Tennessee
- Spotlight Awards Shine on WCS Theater Students
- Middle School Athletes Win State Titles
- Educators Named CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence
- Independence High Senior Named US Presidential Scholar
- Honoring the May Bus Drivers of the Month
- WCS Students Excel at Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
- TV/Film Students Win Regional NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Show Skills at DECA International Conference
- RHS Girls Flag Football Becomes Back-to-Back Champions
- Holocaust Commission Honors WCS Teacher
- District Celebrates Shining Apple Volunteers
- Youth in Government Conferences Teach Students About Politics
- HOSA Students Qualify for International Leadership Conference
- Students Win Awards at TSA State Leadership Conference
- WCS High School FFA Students Advance to National Competition
- Summit High Recognized by American School Counselor Association
- TV/Film Students Win at Western Kentucky Student Media Awards
- WCS Art Students Win National Scholastic Art Medals
- GMS Wins Battle of the Books for Fifth Consecutive Year
- Page Middle Makes History at State FFA Convention
- DECA Students Bound for International Conference
- Independence High Places Second at State Science Bowl
- WCS Media Students Win State Awards
- WCS Students Sing in Tennessee Honor Choirs
- WCS Robotics Teams Make History
- CES Student Visits State Capitol After Essay Contest Win
- Ravenwood High Becomes First-Time History Bowl Winners
- WCS Wrestlers Earn State Titles
- BHS Student Gets Research Paper Published
- WCS Students Break Yet Another National Merit Finalist Record
- Superintendent Golden Surprises Classified Employees of the Year
- BHS Student Named Finalist in Nationwide Science Talent Search
- Mill Creek Middle Students Win Big at Junior Theater Festival
- Mid, All-State Theater Students Announced
- TES Student Wins State Essay Contest
- PHS JROTC Students Sweep Williamson County Air Rifle League
- WCS Students Win Middle TN Scholastic Art Awards
- MCES Educator Named Reading Teacher of the Year
- WCS Announces Employees of the Year
- Grassland Middle Boys, Girls Sweep WMAA Soccer Championships
- NHS Band Director Wins Manilow Music Award
- Student Musicians Join Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras
- Model United Nations Gives Students Inside Look at Government
- EIC Students Win MTSU Entrepreneurship Fair
- WCS TV/Film Students Win National Awards
- Ravenwood High's Principal Receives National Honor
- WCS Choir Students Join Mid-State, All-State Choirs
- WCS Students Capture Cross-Country State Titles
- Page High Girls Soccer Team Defends State Title
- WCS Bands Sweep Contest of Champions
- Page High FFA Member Places First in Nation
- WCS Educators Recognized by CMA Foundation
- WCS Middle School Athletes Win State Titles
- WCS Marching Bands Take Home Awards
- Students Earn National Recognition Awards
- BHS Debate Team Places Fifth at Nationals
- IHS JROTC Team Makes History in National Competition
- Celebrating WCS Student-Athletes at WILLCO Awards
- WCS Students Receive Seals of Biliteracy
- High School Athletes Win State Titles in Spring Fling
- WCS Middle School Athletes Take 10 TMSAA State Titles
- Spotlight Shines on WCS Theater Students
- WCS Music Educators Recognized by Country Music Association
- Schools Represent WCS at State Science Olympiad
- RHS Flag Football Wins Inaugural District Tournament
- Ravenwood High Robotics Wins First National Championship
- Media Students Win Regional NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Get Inside Look at Government
- Students Compete at HOSA State Leadership Conference
- Math League Brings Out Best, Brightest Students
- WCS Students Excel at TSA State Conference
- FFA Students Win State Awards, Earn Degrees
- Grassland Middle Takes Battle of the Books Victory
- WCS Art Students Throw Down
- BMS Robotics Teams Headed for World Championship
- CES Educator Named TPAC Teacher of the Year
- BHS, FHS Media Students Win at Western Kentucky University
- WCS High School Principal Recognized by State Organization
- WCS Music Students Excel in Spring Assessments
- Five WCS Schools to Make Appearance at State Science Olympiad
- WCS Speech, Debate Students to Compete at Nationals
- BHS, RHS Robotics Teams Advance to Worlds Competition
- DECA Students Qualify for International Conference
- WCS Supervisor Named Regional Coordinator of the Year
- WCS Students Earn Accolades from Tennessee High School Press Association
- Franklin High Senior Wins Brentwood History Bowl
- RHS Educator Named Geography Teacher of the Year
- WCS Wrestlers Take State Titles, Make School History
- RHS Girls Wrestling Makes History at Regional Tournament
- Honoring the Departmental Classified Employees of the Year
- Middle School Students to Perform in Honor Choirs
- MCMS Theater Shows Excellence in Music
- WCS Art Students Win Gold, Silver Keys
- WCS Students Set Mid, All-State Theater Record
- District Announces Teachers, Classified Employees of the Year
- Mid, All-State Choirs Announced
- Students Join Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras
- Summit High Athlete Named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football
- EIC Honored by Tennessee School Boards Association
- WCS Executive Director Receives State Award
- Kenrose Teacher Named Elementary Art Educator of the Year
- Franklin Band Competes in Grand National Championships
- Middle, High School Students Attend Model United Nations Conference
- WCS Football Players Named Mr. Football Semifinalists
- HES Educator Named Honored Teacher
- Music Teachers Recognized by Country Music Association
- Students Outrun Competition at Cross-Country State Championship
- High School Marching Bands Hit Right Notes in Competition
- Page High Girls Soccer Makes History
- NHS Volleyball Wins Third Consecutive State Championship
- WCS High School Media Students Nominated for National Awards
- WCS Golfers Win State Titles
- Middle Schools Crowned State Champs in Cross Country
- Sub of the Month - Haley Harris
- Williamson County Schools Recognized as a Top Performing District
- Alumni Achiever - Mary Margaret Williamson, Summit High Class of 2015
- Fairview Team Wins Dixie Darlings World Series
- AP Capstone Diploma, Certificate Students Smash District Record
- Independence High Student Places in SkillsUSA Competition
- Page Middle TSA Students Place Second in Nation
- Page High FFA Students Reap Rewards at State Convention
- Summit High Student Project on Display at Smithsonian Museum
- Student-Athletes Take State Titles at Spring Fling
- Students Earn Seals of Biliteracy
- WCS Schools Help Drive Away Hunger
- Grassland Middle Continues Battle of the Books Winning Streak
- BHS Athlete Wins Gatorade State Player of the Year
- Media Students Win Big at NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Shine at Media Contests
- Science Olympiad Teams Win State Honors
- History Teacher Recognized for Outstanding Achievements
- Robotics Teams Qualify for VEX World Competition
- Historical Scholars to Compete in National History Day
- WCS Teachers Recognized by Tennessee Association for the Gifted
- Youth in Government Gives Students Inside Look at Politics
- Mathematical Minds Bring Home Awards for WCS
- Franklin High JROTC Team to Compete in National Academic Bowl
- Middle, High Schools Advance to National Technology Conference
- Franklin High Teacher Wins Technology Educator of the Year
- Independence High Teams Sweep JROTC Air Rifle League
- WCS Celebrates Employees of the Year
- WCS Teacher Among Top Educators in State
- Elementary Students Compete at Camp Mini Mu
- Undefeated High School Winter Guards Take State Championships
- High School DECA Students Advance to Internationals
- TV/Film Students Nominated for Regional Production Awards
- Independence High Artist Hones Creative Passion
- Summit High Artist Earns American Vision Medal
- Woodland Middle Student Wins National Writing Award
- Centennial High Student Named to All-State Jazz Band
- Students Represent WCS in Middle School Mid-State Bands, Orchestras
- CHS to Represent Tennessee at WorldQuest National Competition
- High Schools Receive United Way Star Recruiter Awards
- Independence High Takes Third at TN Science Bowl
- Page High Student Named Middle Tennessee Star Greenhand
- Media Students Shine at State Competition
- Grassland Middle Sweeps Basketball Championships
- Centennial High Wins Brentwood History Bowl
- Fairview High Wrestler Brings Home State Championship
- WCS Academic Excellence Continues with National Merit Finalists Announced
- Alumni Achievers - Peyton, Tristan Pisacane, Centennial Class of 2016
- Woodland Middle Students Wins Writing Award
- Fairview High Wrestling Makes History
- Franklin High Receives TN Pathway Certification
- Mid, All-State Theater Students Take Stage
- Celebration Continues with Classified Employees of the Year
- Celebrations Begin for WCS Teachers of the Year
- Two WCS Schools Earn AP Diversity Award
- Franklin High Band Director Named 40 Under 40
- Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras Announced
- Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
- Students Named to All-State Choirs
- Centennial High Media Program Nominated for National Student Production Award
- Summit High Wins TSSAA Football Championship
- Students Named to Mid-State Choir
- Grassland Middle Sweeps WMAA Soccer Championships
- Summit High Named RTI School of Recognition
- Football Players Advance to Mr. Football Finals
- Three Football Players Named Mr. Football Semifinalists
- Cross-Country Athletes Earn Team, Individual State Titles
- Ravenwood High Girls Soccer Wins State Championship
- Brentwood, Nolensville Defend State Volleyball Championships
- Middle Schools Named WMAA Tennis County Champions
- EIC Student Earns Place in Entrepreneurial Weekend
- Page Middle Wins WMAA Golf Championships
- Educator Wins Distinguished New Teacher Award
- Middle School Teams Win Championship Titles
- Ravenwood High Student Wins Bookmark Contest
- Page High Athletic Director Receives National Certification
- Students Earn AP Capstone Diplomas
- Franklin High Student Earns District’s First IB Bilingual Diploma
- Centennial High PSA Tells Passengers to Buckle Up
- Student Songs Performed at Country Music Hall of Fame Virtual Event
- Theater Students Take Top Honors at Spotlight Awards
- Research Journal Publishes Page High Student’s Paper
Celebrations Begin for WCS Teachers of the Year
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The Prize Squad takes to the streets
Posted by InFocus Team on 2/2/2021Williamson County Schools has begun to honor the district’s Teachers of the Year with plans to continue the celebration. Each school selects a teacher to honor, and a teacher from the elementary, middle and high school levels are selected for a system-wide Teacher of the Year award. These three teachers will be in competition for regional and state honors. On January 27, Superintendent Jason Golden traveled to the schools to surprise the district-wide winners in their classrooms. Take a look at the reactions to each announcement.
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By Month
Elementary Teacher of the Year
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The elementary school Teacher of the Year is Crockett Elementary's gifted teacher Stephanie Higgs.
"I was honored to be recognized and affirmed by my peers, and this honor was multiplied tenfold when I was selected by the district as the Elementary Teacher of the Year," Higgs said. "WCS is notorious for being a leading district of excellence in education, and it is my great honor to represent our incredible elementary schools and all for which they stand.
Middle Teacher of the Year
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Mill Creek Middle interventionist Latoya Howell is the Middle School Teacher of the Year.
"This year has been a whirlwind of ups and downs for everyone, and in the midst of everything to be selected as Teacher of the Year by my colleagues and additionally at the district level affirms that I am standing in my purpose," Howell said. "I am inspired and driven by my students’ growth. I appreciate them, their parents, my family and my colleagues for all the support and encouragement. Teaching is more than just a job. It is truly my passion."
High Teacher of the Year
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Matt Balzer is the High School Teacher of the Year. He is the TV/Film teacher at Independence High.
"It's truly an honor to receive the award," Balzer said. "I have been so lucky throughout my time at Independence to have the best students in my classes. It is awesome to be able to represent them. I also hope this can shine more of a spotlight on the amazing things the College, Career and Technical Education programs in Williamson County are doing."
Congratulations to all of our school level Teachers of the Year!
Elementary Schools
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Valerie Black
Allendale Elementary
Allendale Elementary
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April Flynn
Bethesda Elementary
Bethesda Elementary
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Olivia Smith
Chapman's Retreat Elementary
Chapman's Retreat Elementary
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Rachel Biggs
Clovercroft Elementary
Clovercroft Elementary
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Grace Hartman
College Grove Elementary
College Grove Elementary
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Kelli Iverson
Creekside Elementary
Creekside Elementary
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Stephanie Higgs
Crockett Elementary
Crockett Elementary
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Kelley Anne Joyner
Edmondson Elementary
Edmondson Elementary
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Bonita Smith
Fairview Elementary
Fairview Elementary
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Stacy Jennings
Grassland Elementary
Grassland Elementary
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Diana Wedgewood
Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary
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Lauren Hawks
Hillsboro School (K-5)
Hillsboro School (K-5)
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Ruth Patton
Hunters Bend Elementary
Hunters Bend Elementary
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Katie Allen
Jordan Elementary
Jordan Elementary
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Marie Lee
Kenrose Elementary
Kenrose Elementary
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Hailey Kornman
Lipscomb Elementary
Lipscomb Elementary
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Kristi Ellison
Longview Elementary
Longview Elementary
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Kelley Sieja
Mill Creek Elementary
Mill Creek Elementary
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Kara Matwijec
Nolensville Elementary
Nolensville Elementary
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Lauren Decker
Oak View Elementary
Oak View Elementary
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Bill DePietro
Pearre Creek Elementary
Pearre Creek Elementary
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Chad Messmer
Scales Elementary
Scales Elementary
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Alyssa Earls
Sunset Elementary
Sunset Elementary
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Danielle Bartelmay
Thompson's Station Elementary
Thompson's Station Elementary
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Miriam Camargo
Trinity Elementary
Trinity Elementary
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Janet Taylor
Walnut Grove Elementary
Walnut Grove Elementary
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Frances McClanahan
Westwood Elementary
Westwood Elementary
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Sherry Hintz
Winstead Elementary
Winstead Elementary
Middle Schools
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Claire Berg
Brentwood Middle
Brentwood Middle
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Joe Sulateskee
Fairview Middle
Fairview Middle
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Susan Oldham
Grassland Middle
Grassland Middle
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Kara Hitchen
Hillsboro School (6-8)
Hillsboro School (6-8)
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Linnett Vance
Heritage Middle
Heritage Middle
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Leigh Ann de Melo
Legacy Middle
Legacy Middle
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Latoya Howell
Mill Creek Middle
Mill Creek Middle
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Jessica Tarr
Page Middle
Page Middle
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Amy Smith
Spring Station Middle
Spring Station Middle
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Kelley Bell
Sunset Middle
Sunset Middle
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Kris Schneider
Thompson's Station Middle
Thompson's Station Middle
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Katie Fall
Woodland Middle
Woodland Middle
High Schools
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Janice Nola
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative Learning Center
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Joe Blair
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Claytan Bondy
Centennial High
Centennial High
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Laura Lowry
Fairview High
Fairview High
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Sherry Norton
Franklin High
Franklin High
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Matt Balzer
Independence High
Independence High
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Emily Frisby
Nolensville High
Nolensville High
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Sarah Sparks
Page High
Page High
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Lianne Haviland
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Vanessa Kohler
Renaissance High
Renaissance High
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Drake Jackson
Summit High
Summit High
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In addition to a Teacher of the Year, each school selected a Classified Employee of the Year. An Employee of the Year was also selected from each department in the district. Those winners will be announced in the near future, and all honorees will be celebrated during a virtual ceremony in the coming weeks.