On Tuesday, May 28, The Danville Independent School District had an end-of-the-year celebration with all district staff. From each school and on the district level, individuals were recognized as Rookie of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year and Certified Staff of the Year. The winner of the Lydia Ellis Innovative Arts Educator of the Year Award was also announced. These recognitions were based on a nominations process.
Dee Ann Gray, the John W. Bate Middle School and Danville High School choir and piano teacher, received the Lydia Ellis Innovative Arts Educator of the Year Award. She is pictured far right.
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School staff recognitions:
Rookie of the Year: Angela Hazelwood
Classified Staff of the Year: Ramona “Gail” Walls
Certified Staff of the Year: Brittney Groves (not pictured)
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School staff recognitions:
Rookie of the Year: Sarah Moss
Classified Staff of the Year: Carolyn "Sue" Hubble
Certified Staff of the Year: Lyndsey Carpenter
John W. Bate Middle School staff recognitions:
Rookies of the Year: Derick Hudson and Chasity Shirley
Classified Staff of the Year: Kristin Allen
Certified Staff of the Year: Tara Emerson
Danville High School staff recognitions:
Rookie of the Year: Elizabeth “Liz” Graves
Classified Staff of the Year: Sheila Walker and Angela “Angie” Smith
Certified Staff of the Year: Shelby Cameron
District-level staff recognitions:
Rookie of the Year: Pamela Hambrick
Classified Staff of the Year: Tammy Lynn and Kim Hawkins