by Kathy Foster
It was all about recognizing the hard work of their employees Thursday night when members of the Washington County School Board were present at Chipley High School to pay tribute to the nominees for the 2018 School-Related Employees of the Year, the 2018 Rookie Teacher of the Year Nominees, and the 2019 Teacher of the Year Nominees.
Following that action, the announcement came announcing the Washington County District winners in each of the categories. Receiving those honors were the following:
- Jessica Vallejos … 2018 School-Related Employee of the Year
- Jessica Carter … 2018 Rookie Teacher of the Year
- Lenora Henderson … 2019 Teacher of the Year
2018 School-Related Employee of the Year Nominees
- Vernon Elementary School … Jacqueline D. Brown
- Vernon High School … Lora Goodman
- Vernon Middle School … Scott Harris
- Chipley High School … Monica Roberts-Cunningham
- Kate M. Smith Elementary School … Jessica I. Vallejos
- Roulhac Middle School … Abby Register
- Florida Panhandle Technical College … Brandi Carroll
- District Office/Data Center … Jan Paul
- Chipley Bus Garage … Kenneth Mayo
- Vernon Bus Garage … Grace L. Rouche
2018 Rookie Teacher of the Year Nominees
- Vernon Elementary School … Vicki Burger
- Vernon High School … Timothy Pickens
- Vernon Middle School … Heather Brinkman
- Chipley High School … Jessica K. Carter
- Kate M. Smith Elementary School … Amy Fries
- Florida Panhandle Technical College … Shanda Bruner
2019 Teacher of the Year Nominees
- Vernon Elementary School … Montez Harmon
- Vernon High School … Tammy V. Smith
- Vernon Middle School … Rodgers Coleman
- Kate M. Smith Elementary School … Lenora Henderson
- Roulhac Middle School … Taura Brock
- Florida Panhandle Technical College … Melissa Mosier Watford
The Chipley High School ROTC Color Guard participated in the evening’s program. The Color Guard included Stephen Chamos, David Smith, Jacob Holstead and Liam Anderson.
Prior to the awards presentation, those being honored were attended an Employee Recognition Reception in the CHS Library.
