Recognition of Teachers earning Special Certification
Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Saunders shared that the district is proud to recognize four educators—Stann Galloway (Kate M. Smith Elementary), Letisha Brown (Vernon Middle School, Math), Caroline Joyner (Vernon Elementary School), and Stephanie Shelleys (Vernon High School, Math)—who recently completed their first day of school as fully certified teachers. This achievement was made possible through a program developed with the Washington County Education Association to support aspiring teachers with coursework, materials, tutoring, and certification costs. These educators, already valued members of our school community, will continue to make a positive impact in their new roles.

(Pictured left to right: Director of Curriculum and Instruction Ms. Susan Saunders, Ms. Stephanie Shelleys, Ms. Caroline Joyner, Ms. Letisha Brown, School Board Member Dr. Lou Cleveland, and Superintendent Thomas Register – Mr. Stann Galloway was not present)
Superintendent Thomas Register introduced the District’s new Director of Assessment and Accountability, Ms. Jessica Stephens.

(Pictured are Ms. Jessica Stephens and Superintendent Thomas Register)
The School Board Chairman, Mr. Tonka Taylor, acknowledged and announced that Superintendent Thomas Register has completed the certification requirement of the FADSS Florida Superintendent Special Certification Program training.