2015-16 WCS Employees of the Year Announced
Published January 22, 2016
Williamson County Schools honored its 2015-16 Employees of the Year January 21 at a special ceremony in Franklin. The district rolled out the red carpet and Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney thanked the employees for their service.
Each school selected a teacher to be recognized, and from there, the district selected a system-wide Teacher of the Year at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Elementary School Teacher of the Year
This year’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Lauren Baker of Clovercroft Elementary. Now in her eighth year with Williamson County Schools, Baker says she is motivated daily by her students.
“I enjoy being with the students,” said Baker, who teaches music at Clovercroft. “Seeing that love and response and especially watching them grow over six years is a true joy.”
Middle School Teacher of the Year
Grassland Middle school teacher Suzanne Lange was selected as the Middle School Teacher of the Year. She is in her eleventh year at GMS and says teaching has always been her passion.
“I always wanted to be a teacher,” said Lange. “I enjoy students, and I enjoy being part of their lives. I think middle school is that quirky time in a person’s life when they really need good teachers.”
High School Teacher of the Year
Ravenwood High School economics teacher Daniel Hollandsworth was chosen as the High School Teacher of the Year. Hollandsworth is also the head coach for the Ravenwood High School golf team.
“My favorite part of teaching is, and always has been, the chance I get to watch my students grow,” said Hollandsworth. “Many times, as an economics teacher, I get to challenge students’ ability to analyze information. My students never cease to amaze me in how they learn the material.”
Classified Employees of the Year
The district also honored its Classified Employees of the Year, which included everyone from teacher assistants to maintenance workers. Employees were nominated for the honor by their individual school or department.
This year’s winners are Chapman’s Retreat Elementary Special Education Teacher Assistant Linda Meese, Brentwood Middle Teacher Assistant Angie McKee and Page High Secretary Carrie Baker-Vitucci.
Elementary School Teachers of the Year
Valerie Black
Allendale
Melanie Dickson
Bethesda
Kim Pantall
Chapman’s Retreat
Lauren Baker
Clovercroft
Vickie Brake
College Grove
Sybil Davis
Crockett
Summer Curry
Edmondson
Kim Martin
Fairview
Christy Summey
Grassland
Christina Woods
Heritage
Joye Ofner
Hillsboro
Elizabeth Brabson
Hunters Bend
Virginia Nix
Kenrose
Mary Beth Carroll
Lipscomb
Anna Milton
Longview
Sandra Nichols
Nolensville
Elizabeth Puryear
Oak View
Kathy Caudill
Pearre Creek
Shelly Wyllie
Scales
Barbara Gilmer-Smith, Sunset
Erin Boone
Trinity
Heidi Triggs
Walnut Grove
Amanda Wilson
Westwood
Mayree Edwards
Winstead
Middle School Teachers of the Year
Jacob Ray
Brentwood
Alfred Takop
Fairview
Suzanne Lange
Grassland
Deana Shappley
Heritage
Suzie Cooksey
Hillsboro
Elaine Capella
Page
Stacey DeBoe
Spring Station
Holly Clark
Sunset
Susan Blunt
Woodland
High School Teachers of the Year
Christie Feiler
Brentwood
Wade Roberts
Centennial
Valerie Willmore
Fairview
Ashley Flood
Franklin
David Swanson
Independence
Nicole Guertin
Page
Daniel Hollandsworth
Ravenwood
Emma Scanlon
Renaissance
James Cherry
Summit
Elementary School Classified Employees of the Year
Jason Koch
Allendale
Jackie Underwood
Bethesda
Linda Meese
Chapman’s Retreat
Dana Bauer
Clovercroft
Angie Goodman
College Grove
Lynnea Ragsag
Crockett
Janice Rayborn
Edmondson
Teresa Harris
Fairview
Lynne Hiskey
Grassland
Pat Miller
Heritage
Wendy Carnes
Hunters Bend
Sarah Beth Stephenson
Kenrose
Linda Reynolds
Lipscomb
Robin Cook
Longview
Vicki Oglesby
Nolensville
Dana Graveno
Oak View
Donna Lambert
Pearre Creek
Leigh Ann Touloeisani
Scales
Patty Blevins
Sunset
Teresa Barnett
Trinity
Christine Raley
Walnut Grove
Iona Tidwell
Westwood
Kim Haynie
Winstead
Middle School Classified Employees of the Year
Angie Mckee
Brentwood
Stephanie Hughes
Fairview
Nancy Tate
Grassland
Andrea Sadd
Heritage
Phoebe Davis
Hillsboro
Carol Cajka
Page
Shelby Waymaster
Spring Station
Susan Giangreco
Sunset
Peggy Rein
Woodland
High School Classified Employees of the Year
Melissa Gerlach
Brentwood
Barbara Marquardt
Centennial
Donna Lankford
Fairview
Tammy Adams
Franklin
Carol Quinn
Independence
Carrie Baker
Page
Evelyn Woodard
Ravenwood
Theresa Willis
Summit
Departmental Employees of the Year
Barbara Mayo
Prof. Developent Secretary
TLA
Central Office
Libby Poteete
Field Manager
Food Service
Jill Farber
Occupational Therapist
Student Support Services
Health Care Professional
Nick Lunn
Network Technician
IT
Kenny Solomon
Carpenter
Maintenance
Pamela Dockery
Field Manager
SACC
Michael Costik
Substitute Teacher
Robert Prine
Supervisor
Transportation