Teachers of Year speak at Post Planning Breakfast
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Left, Eleanor Jackson, JCES Teacher of the Year. Right, Marsha Madray, JCHS Teacher of the Year. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett)

As school drew to a close for the 2006-2007 school term, educators enjoyed a Post-Planning Breakfast Tuesday, May 29, in the cafeteria of the Jenkins County High School (JCHS).

A highlight of the activity was the recognition of the 2007-2008 Teachers of the Year. They are: Eleanor Jackson, Jenkins County Elementary School (JCES); Lyn Rhodes, Jenkins County Middle School (JCMS); and Marsha Madray, JCHS. Following an application and interview process, the system-wide Teacher of the Year will be selected and announced at the Pre-Planning meeting for the 2007-2008 school year.

Retiring school system employees were also recognized. They are: Annette Gay and Sherri Smith, JCES; Judith S. Taylor, JCMS; and Raymond Miller, Central Office.

Perfect attendance awards were presented to: Connie Cooper, JCES; Lyn Rhodes and Pam Luke, JCMS; Annette Cobb, Avis DeLoach, Ruth Hearn, Joyce Lanier, Dr. Alfred Schneider, Teresa Wommack and Jeffrey Silky, JCHS; Shirley Johnson, Alternative School; Larry Adams, Maintenance and Operations; Janice Morris, Patricia Sapp and Denise Carter, Transportation; Letha Clark and Janice Morris, Jenkins County School Food Service; and Melissa Williams, Central Office.

Dr. Judy Holton, JCES principal, was commended for her selection as a "High Performance Principal" by the Governor.

Lyn Rhodes, JCMS Teacher of the Year From left, Judith S. Taylor, JCMS retiring teacher, is recognized by Principal Dr. Joseph Kirkland. From left, Annette Gay, JCES retiring teacher, is congratulated by Principal Dr. Judy Holton. Gay was also recognized as a Jenkins County Association of Educators retiree. From left, Raymond Miller, Central Office, is congratulated by Dr. Joseph Kirkland. Miller was also recognized as a PAGE retiree.