Cheatham County Schools named three exceptional educators as the 2014-15 District Wide Teachers of the Year. According to school officials, nominations are accepted from all schools then one teacher is selected from each academic level.
“These educators are wonderful examples of the caliber of teachers we have in Cheatham County,” said chief academic officer Dr. Tara Watson. “They are student-focused, service-oriented, and passionate about public education.”
The 2014-15 District-Wide Teachers of the Year are:
“These educators are wonderful examples of the caliber of teachers we have in Cheatham County,” said chief academic officer Dr. Tara Watson. “They are student-focused, service-oriented, and passionate about public education.”
The 2014-15 District-Wide Teachers of the Year are:
Ms. Carolyn Stuart: Teacher of Biology at Harpeth High School. Stuart has served in this position for three years and also serves as the sophomore class sponsor and director of the homecoming parade. She goes above and beyond by providing after school tutoring to help students fully understand the course material. Stuart is also active in her church and enjoys serving her local community.
Ms. Alicia Winters: Teacher of 7th grade math at Cheatham Middle School. Winters has served in this position for seven years with nearly 30 years teaching experience. She loves her students and deeply cares for their success. Winters is a strong supporter of anti-bullying programs and continues to be a leader in her school by serving on various committees to promote academic excellence. She is active in her church and volunteers to support community-wide initiatives.
Ms. Margaret Hampton: Teacher of K-4 music at Pleasant View Elementary. Hampton has served in this position for nearly 14 years. Throughout her teaching career, Hampton has become deeply rooted in the musical heritage of Middle Tennessee and continues to bring music alive by incorporating dance, singing, and reading into her lesson plans. Most notably, Hampton’s fourth graders write their own song each year for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Upon receiving the lyrics, songwriters choose up to 10 selections to put to music. Hampton is also active in her church and supports hunger relief efforts around the community.
The 2014-15 school-level Teachers of the Year are:
Carmen Claudio – ACES
Kelly Phillips – ECES
Melissa Hardesty – KSES
Shannon Schliwa – PES
Margaret Hampton – PVES
Cindy Weakley – WCES
Alicia Winters – CMS
Stephen Reed– HMS
Adrian Baker – SMS
James Lavery – CCCHS
Carolyn Stuart – HHS
Dawn Wenning – SHS
Carmen Claudio – ACES
Kelly Phillips – ECES
Melissa Hardesty – KSES
Shannon Schliwa – PES
Margaret Hampton – PVES
Cindy Weakley – WCES
Alicia Winters – CMS
Stephen Reed– HMS
Adrian Baker – SMS
James Lavery – CCCHS
Carolyn Stuart – HHS
Dawn Wenning – SHS
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