By Nicole Thomas
The Starkville School District kicked of the new school with a celebration recognizing our outstanding faculty and staff. Nominated by their peers at each school and selected by a district wide committee, the award winners represent a true commitment to the Starkville School District. Each one is dedicated to their students and their colleagues, and their efforts make the Starkville School District a better place to learn and to work.
SSD Outstanding Teacher (SSD Teacher of the Year)
Ginger Tedder, Economics & History, Starkville High School
SSD Outstanding First Year Teacher
Jessica Huffman, Kindergarten, Sudduth Elementary School
SSD Outstanding Certified Non-Classroom Educator
Julie Kennedy, Principal, Henderson Elementary School
SSD Outstanding Certified Non-Classroom Educator
Ra’Mon Forbes, Asst. Principal, Sudduth Elementary School
SSD Outstanding Classified Support Staff
Jed Jones, Custodian, Armstrong Middle School
SSD Outstanding Salaried Non-Certified Personnel
Waterine Jones, Teacher Assistant, Sudduth Elementary School
SSD Outstanding Team Award
Black History Team – Starkville High School (Lula Owens, Debbie Thomas, Doug Thomas, Regina Weeks, Joel Barron, Shandy Phillips, Sherre Ferguson, Mia Eichelberger, Joy Dill, Terrie Kennett, Angela Hobart, Sergeant Major Larry Daniels, Colonel Charlese Webb)