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
WCS Celebrates Employees of the Year
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Published April 13, 2021
The district's recognition of its hardworking staff members continues with the 23rd Annual Employees of the Year Celebration.
Every year, each school selects both a teacher and a classified employee to celebrate. From those teachers, a district Teacher of the Year is selected at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Each district department also selects a classified employee to honor.
The Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Crockett Elementary's Stephanie Higgs; the Middle School Teacher of the Year is Mill Creek Middle's Latoya Howell; and the High School Teacher of the Year is Independence High's Matt Balzer. The Classified Employees of the Year are Westwood Elementary's Mona White, Spring Station Middle's Cindy Schwark and Centennial High's Mamie Jeter.
"We have so many great employees who work every day to make the best education experience for our children," said WCS Superintendent Jason Golden. "They are the ones making those unforgettable connections. Our excellence would never happen without their commitment to greatness, and this is just one way for us to celebrate them."
While the district typically holds a banquet to honor the winners, this year's event could not take place due to COVID-19 restrictions. To lieu of a banquet, the district produced a virtual Employees of the Year Celebration video recognizing all 112 staff members.
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Congratulations to all the Williamson County Schools Teachers and Employees of the Year.
Elementary School Teachers of the Year
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- Valerie Black, Allendale Elementary
- April Flynn, Bethesda Elementary
- Olivia Smith, Chapman's Retreat Elementary
- Rachel Biggs, Clovercroft Elementary
- Grace Hartman, College Grove Elementary
- Kelli Iverson, Creekside Elementary
- Stephanie Higgs, Crockett Elementary
- Kelley Anne Joyner, Edmondson Elementary
- Bonita Smith, Fairview Elementary
- Stacy Jennings, Grassland Elementary
- Diana Wedgewood, Heritage Elementary
- Lauren Hawks, Hillsboro School (K-5)
- Ruth Patton, Hunters Bend Elementary
- Katie Allen, Jordan Elementary
- Marie Lee, Kenrose Elementary
- Hailey Kornman, Lipscomb Elementary
- Kristi Ellison, Longview Elementary
- Kelley Sieja, Mill Creek Elementary
- Kara Matwijec, Nolensville Elementary
- Lauren Decker, Oak View Elementary
- Bill DePietro, Pearre Creek Elementary
- Chad Messmer, Scales Elementary
- Alyssa Earls, Sunset Elementary
- Danielle Bartelmay, Thompson's Station Elementary
- Miriam Camargo, Trinity Elementary
- Janet Taylor, Walnut Grove Elementary
- Frances McClanahan, Westwood Elementary
- Sherry Hintz, Winstead Elementary
Classified Elementary Employees of the Year
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- Lauren Grainger, Allendale Elementary
- Tammi Smith, Bethesda Elementary
- Melinda Kueffer, Chapman's Retreat Elementary
- Jennifer Story, Clovercroft Elementary
- Sandra Banner, College Grove Elementary
- Winona Andrews, Creekside Elementary
- Lindsay Nichols, Crockett Elementary
- Nancy Waynick, Edmondson Elementary
- Pam Best, Fairview Elementary
- Beth Williams, Grassland Elementary
- Jessica Meyer, Heritage Elementary
- Pam Shumate, Hillsboro School (K-5)
- Dianne Bryan, Hunters Bend Elementary
- Rachel Webb, Jordan Elementary
- Helen Gore, Kenrose Elementary
- Susan Hudson, Lipscomb Elementary
- Sindy Pollard, Longview Elementary
- Ali Fricke, Mill Creek Elementary
- Kelly Marks, Nolensville Elementary
- Carol Phillips, Oak View Elementary
- Julie Albright, Pearre Creek Elementary
- Stacey O'Hara, Scales Elementary
- Wanda Connor, Sunset Elementary
- Jeanette Arnold, Thompson's Station Elementary
- Ann Tidmore, Trinity Elementary
- Beth Feenstra, Walnut Grove Elementary
- Mona White, Westwood Elementary
- Christine Frost, Winstead Elementary
Middle School Teachers of the Year
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- Claire Berg, Brentwood Middle
- Joe Sulateskee, Fairview Middle
- Susan Oldham, Grassland Middle
- Kara Hitchen, Hillsboro School (6-8)
- Linnett Vance, Heritage Middle
- Leigh Ann de Melo, Legacy Middle
- Latoya Howell, Mill Creek Middle
- Jessica Tarr, Page Middle
- Amy Smith, Spring Station Middle
- Kelley Bell, Sunset Middle
- Kris Schneider, Thompson's Station Middle
- Katie Fall, Woodland Middle
High School Teachers of the Year
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- Janice Nola, Alternative Learning Center
- Joe Blair, Brentwood High
- Claytan Bondy, Centennial High
- Laura Lowry, Fairview High
- Sherry Norton, Franklin High
- Matt Balzer, Independence High
- Emily Frisby, Nolensville High
- Sarah Sparks, Page High
- Lianne Haviland, Ravenwood High
- Vanessa Kohler, Renaissance High
- Drake Jackson, Summit High
Classified Middle School Employees of the Year
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- Jim Antista, Brentwood Middle
- Margarite Lassan, Fairview Middle
- Dee Powell, Grassland Middle
- Jeanine McIntosh, Heritage Middle
- Dominique Viaene Rager, Legacy Middle
- Lissette Utz, Mill Creek Middle
- Wendy Shreiber, Page Middle
- Cindy Schwark, Spring Station Middle
- Sylvia Richey, Sunset Middle
- Melissa Oberstaedt, Thompson's Station Middle
- Brandi Hirsch, Woodland Middle
Classified High School Employees of the Year
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- Christian Garvey, Alternative Learning Center
- Cathy Cram, Brentwood High
- Mamie Jeter, Centennial High
- Meg Mastroianni, Fairview High
- Kathy Street, Franklin High
- Linda Kunberger, Independence High
- Klaire Powers, Nolensville High
- Vicki Holder, Page High
- Jeri Bozeman, Renaissance High
- Marjorie Bastien, Ravenwood High
- Tami Buckley, Summit High
Departmental Employees of the Year
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- Wendy Melson, Academic Psych and Social Services Specialist
- Natasha Armstrong, Central Office
- Karen Cornwell, Food Services
- Ashley Filippo-DeGuire, Health Care Professional
- Terri Haviland, Information Technology
- Rupert Aispuro, Maintenance Department
- Jeff Groose, Transportation Department
- Kelly Pitsenberger, Pre-K/Early Childhood Specialized Teacher
- Alex Weikert, School Age Child Care
- Carolyn Doetzer, Student Support Services
- Peggy Elliot, Substitute Teacher