Graves, Dawson Receive S.C. Teacher of the Year Awards

April 21, 2016 (Album1, Album2) - Two teachers received the honor of being recognized as the Teachers of the Year during Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation reception held April 20th at the John D. Windham Civic Center and presented by Cline Family Medicine. The Elementary Teacher of the Year was announced to be Amber Graves and the Secondary Teacher of the Year went to Kay Dawson. Both teachers were presented a special apple trophy by Kelly Lucas in a room full of their peers, co-workers, and family.From left: Kay Dawson and Amber Graves

The reception is held annually to salute and recognize the dedicated administrations and teaching staff of all the Shelby County school districts. Prior to the announcement of the Teachers of the Year, each School Campus Teacher of the Year was presented with a certificate of recognition following a report given by their campus principal concerning each teachers exemplary dedication, endless contributions, and extra efforts given which make them an A++ teacher. 

The Teacher of the Year from the Shelby County School Campuses are:

Center Christian Academy – Billie Price

F.L. Moffett Primary School – Iva Nell Miller
Center Elementary School – Chelsi White
Center Intermediate School – Patty Davis
Center Middle School – Matt Duvon
Center High School – Jennifer Fausett

Excelsior ISD – Barbara Boucher

Joaquin Elementary School – Amber Graves
Joaquin Junior High School – April Gates
Joaquin High School – Yesenia Corrales

S.W. Carter Elementary – Jennifer Sonmor
Shelbyville Middle School –Erin Alford 
Shelbyville High School – Walt Baty

Timpson Elementary – Stephanie Jamar
Timpson Middle School – Chad Lawrence
Timpson High School – Kay Dawson

Gold sponsors for the event were Farmers State Bank and Shelby Savings Bank. Silver sponsors were Dr. James Hockenberry, Boom Boom Photo Booth, and Bird & Crawford Forestry. Door prizes were given during the event.