Celebrate Excellence; SOCSD to Honor Outstanding Employees and Retirees on May 8

The Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will celebrate the excellent work of our outstanding employees and parents and the careers of our retirees as we honor them duirng our Awards of Excellence program and reception on May 8.

 

The awards program begins at 5 pm in the auditorium of Greensboro Center with a reception hosted by Starkville Oktibbeha PTO, Starkville Foundation for Public Education, and Starkville Parents for Public Schools immediately following in the mezzanine.

 

Our nominees, selected by their peers at each school, represent a true commitment to excellence.  Each one is dedicated to their students and their colleagues, and their efforts make SOCSD a better place to learn and to work.

 

Teacher of the Year
Meria Bell, West Elementary School
Brittney Rye, Sudduth Elementary School
Joy Day, Rebecca MeCaskey, Stella Turman, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
TaNaya Bluitt, Overstreet Elementary School
Brittney Harrell-West, Denesha Howell, Tonya Barnes, Armstrong Middle School
Dane Peagler, Sally Warren, Nikki Buss, Vijay Pacharne, Starkville High School
Jameica Arnold, Millsaps Career and Technology Center
Leslie Doyle, East School

 

Outstanding New Teacher
Shelby Pierce, West Elementary School
Karis Hicks, Sudduth Elementary School
Rebecca Reeves, Henderson Ward Stewart
Candace Morgan, Overstreet Elementary School
Courtney King, Armstrong Middle School
Shelby Williams, Starkville High School
Heather Fair, Millsaps Career and Technology Center

 

Certified Personnel of the Year
Martha Shumaker, West Elementary School
Angie Boutwell, Sudduth Elementary School
Steve Eiland, Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
Debra Gray, Overstreet Elementary School
Kim Harrison, Armstrong Middle School
Cynthia Milons, Starkville High School
Deborah Borganelli, Millsaps Career and Technology Center
Tammie McGarr, Greensboro Center

 

Non Certified Personnel of the Year
Mattie Sanders, West Elementary School
Rena Stallings, Sudduth Elementary School
Diana Williams, Henderson Ward Stewart
Shay Jackson, Overstreet Elementary School
Amy Doss, Armstrong Middle School
Peggy Arick, Starkville High School
Stephanie Sherman, Millsaps Career and Technology Center
Derese Brand, Greensboro Center
Melvie Culberson, East School

 

Administrator of the Year
To Be Announced on May 8

 

Outstanding Parent of the Year
Ashley Boler, West Elementary School
Heather Collier, Sudduth Elementary School
Londie Smith, Henderson Ward Stewart
Jennifer Davis, Overstreet Elementary School
Jennifer Davis, Tina Green, Armstrong Middle School
Leslie Fye, Starkville High School
Penny White, Millsaps Career and Technology Center

 

Larry Box Grant Award Winner presented by Starkville Foundation for Public Education
Jeanine Lark, Armstrong Middle School, 1, 2, 3 Action Math

 

Paul Cuicchi Innovative Educator presented by Starkville Foundation for Public Education
Jessica Tegt

 

Retirees
Debra Allen, Librarian, Sudduth Elementary School, 14 years in District, 17 years
Diane Baker, Principal, Henderson Ward Stewart, 18 years in District, 31 years
Queen Boyd, Teacher Assistant & Bus Driver, Henderson Ward Stewart, 27 years
Marcia Boyett, Teacher, Starkville High School, 24.6 years
Johnny Brown, Mechanic, Transportation, 21 years
Elmarie Carr-Brooks, Program Manager, Family Centered Programs 10 years
Harvey Cooper, Custodian, West Elementary School, 14 years
Paula Edwards, Teacher Assistant, Sudduth Elementary School, 4 years
Bethany Gaudin, Teacher, Sudduth Elementary School, 30 years in District, 33 years
Carol Hairfield, Teacher, Starkville High School, 7 years in District, 38 years
Rosia Jackson, Teacher, Sudduth Elementary School, 13 years in District, 28 years
Aretha Jordan, Cafeteria & Bus Driver, Armstrong Middle School, 30 years
Elvis Kinard, Maintenance Director, Maintenance, 20 years
Jana Manning, Fast Forward Teacher Assistant, Sudduth Elementary School, 17 years
Debra McLaurin, Teacher, Sudduth Elementary School, 3 years in District, 36 years
Rebecca Roby, Benefits Specialist, Central Office, 15 years
Debbie Scire, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, 32 years
Milton Smith, Athletic Director, Central Office, 5 years in District, 28 years
Shya Su, Professional Development Coordinator Assistant, Central Office, 21 years
Abby Ward, Records Clerk, Starkville High School, 31 years
Regina Weeks, Choral Director, Starkville High School 17 years in District, 24 years
Stacy Weems, Teacher, Sudduth Elementary School, 16 years in District, 27 years
Marlisa Wilson, Teacher & Bus Driver, East School, 22 years in District, 25 years