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- Student-Athletes Take Home Spring Fling State Titles
- Middle School Students Get Inside Look at Government
- 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
District Announces Teachers, Classified Employees of the Year
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Published January 11, 2022
WCS Superintendent Jason Golden and other district leaders visited schools across the county making surprise announcements for the districtwide teacher and classified employees of the year.
This year's Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Edmondson’s Elaina Gallas. The Elementary School Classified Employee of the Year is Fairview’s Rita Binkley.
The Middle School Teacher of the Year is Hillsboro School's Landon Hardison. Mill Creek’s Holly Pring was named the Middle School Classified Employee of the Year.
Fairview’s Stephanie McGaha is the High School Teacher of the Year. The High School Classified Employee of the Year is Ravenwood’s Dave Burnham.
Every year, each school selects a teacher and classified employee to honor. A teacher at the elementary, middle and high school level is then selected to be a district Teacher of the Year, which qualifies them to compete for State and National honors. A system-wide Classified Employee of the Year is also chosen at the elementary, middle and high school level.
"Our teachers and staff work every day to support our students inside and outside of the classroom," said WCS Superintendent Jason Golden. "These honorees represent all of the others in our district who are responsible for the excellent education and extra-curricular opportunities that our students receive. It was so special to celebrate them today."
Be on the lookout for the announcement of department Classified Employees of the Year and videos showing today’s surprise announcements of the district-level Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year in an upcoming issue of InFocus.
Elementary School
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Teachers
- Allendale Elementary - Katey Olivia Sharber
- Bethesda Elementary - Daniel Temple
- Chapman's Retreat Elementary - Shannon Schaefer
- Clovercroft Elementary - Angela McKeown
- College Grove Elementary - Nicole Martin
- Creekside Elementary - Meghan Coyle
- Crockett Elementary - Michelle Suggs
- Edmondson Elementary - Elaina Gallas
- Fairview Elementary - Madison Ovies
- Grassland Elementary - Pam Zigler
- Heritage Elementary - Heather Cunningham
- Hillsboro School (K-5) - Alexis Riggs
- Hunters Bend Elementary - Heather Jarecki
- Jordan Elementary - Madison Economos
- Kenrose Elementary - Tracy Vitou
- Lipscomb Elementary - Susan Denney Ward
- Longview Elementary - Lauren Ignomirello
- Mill Creek Elementary - Shauna Blesie
- Nolensville Elementary - Audrey Meeks
- Oak View Elementary - Jami Lunn
- Pearre Creek Elementary - Brittany Anderson
- Scales Elementary - Teresa King
- Sunset Elementary - William Lambert
- Thompson's Station Elementary - Kelly Ruiz
- Trinity Elementary - Abigail Williams
- Walnut Grove Elementary - Andrea Henry
- Westwood Elementary - Mary Elizabeth Mateer
- Winstead Elementary - Keely Price
- Discovery Virtual K-8 School - Caeley Petrus
Classified
- Allendale Elementary - Allison Cook
- Bethesda Elementary - Dorothy Scott
- Chapman's Retreat Elementary - Paty Collard
- Clovercroft Elementary - Lyndi Callister
- College Grove Elementary - Pam Stephens
- Creekside Elementary - Sushmita Paul
- Crockett Elementary - Michele Houghton
- Edmondson Elementary - Caitlin Arthur
- Fairview Elementary - Rita Binkley
- Grassland Elementary - Christy England
- Heritage Elementary - Rachel Williams
- Hillsboro School (K-5) - Christie Whidby
- Hunters Bend Elementary - Julie Taylor
- Jordan Elementary - Faith Creighton Keas
- Kenrose Elementary - Evangelia Georgakoulias
- Lipscomb Elementary - Zoraida Alicea
- Longview Elementary - Rachel McConathy
- Mill Creek Elementary - Allyson Fitzsimons
- Nolensville Elementary - Phyllis Anderson
- Oak View Elementary - James Ramhoff
- Pearre Creek Elementary - Lou Ann McCarthy
- Scales Elementary - Teresa Whitt
- Sunset Elementary - Valerie Shirley
- Thompson's Station Elementary - Rebecca Snipes
- Trinity Elementary - Nikki Long
- Walnut Grove Elementary - Jennifer Cork
- Westwood Elementary - Joni Simms
- Winstead Elementary - Amanda Romano
- Discovery Virtual K-8 School - Amy Morrow
Middle School
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Teachers
- Brentwood Middle - Joseph Hamrick
- Fairview Middle - Tracy Vaughn
- Grassland Middle - Heath Grisso
- Heritage Middle - Denise Marie Nichols
- Hillsboro School (6-8) - Landon Hardison
- Legacy Middle - Nicole Lyke
- Mill Creek Middle - Katie Shyamsunder
- Page Middle - Carol Strayer
- Spring Station Middle - Teri Driver
- Sunset Middle - Jen Keller
- Thompson's Station Middle - Emily Ayers
- Woodland Middle - Jessie Cook
- Discovery Virtual K-8 School - Stacey DeBoe
Classified
- Brentwood Middle - Jacquelyn Layfield
- Fairview Middle - Susan Hughes
- Grassland Middle - Amanda Spain
- Heritage Middle - Heather Ehardt
- Legacy Middle - Amy Tedder
- Mill Creek Middle - Holly Pring
- Page Middle - Shane Williams
- Spring Station Middle - Jason Koch
- Sunset Middle - Nanette Liederbach
- Thompson's Station Middle - Deanne Mance
- Woodland Middle - Amy Ballone
High School
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Teachers
- Alternative Learning Center - Sherri Heileman
- Brentwood High - Clint Finch
- Centennial High - Lisa Smith
- Fairview High - Stephanie McGaha
- Franklin High - Michael Watson
- Independence High - Elizabeth Grindstaff
- Nolensville High - Rebecca Blackman Leeper
- Page High - Catherine Koczaja
- Renaissance High - Haley Hildabrand
- Ravenwood High - Danielle Drumwright
- Summit High - BreAnna Hankins
- Vanguard Virtual High - Casey Ward
Classified
- Brentwood High - Jennifer Courage
- Centennial High - Paula Corbacho
- Fairview High - Donna White
- Franklin High - Tamula Adams
- Independence High - April Jackson
- Nolensville High - Joyce Ciccarelli
- Page High - Carrie Vitucci
- Ravenwood High - Dave Burnham
- Summit High - Kim Johnson
- Vanguard Virtual High - Tina Daniel