2016-17 WCS Employees of the Year

Published February 3, 2017

Williamson County Schools honored its 2016-17 Employees of the Year February 2 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 Sarah Roberts. Roberts teaches fourth grade at Pearre Creek Elementary and says she loves the unpredictability of her job.

“As a teacher, every day is new and different,” said Roberts. “You never know exactly what you’re going to walk into. You’ve got some control over the intent of your standards, but other than that it’s a response to the kids and how they respond to you, and there’s such an engagement piece to that.”

Middle School Teacher of the Year

Brentwood Middle School teacher Nathan Cummings was selected as the Middle School Teacher of the Year. Now in his sixth year with Williamson County, Cummings teaches eighth grade American history. He says the best part of his job is working with students.

“I enjoy seeing the kids learn,” said Cummings. “For more, that’s the whole point of teaching. It’s about seeing the light bulb go off and being there when it happens.”

High School Teacher of the Year

Ravenwood High School teacher Kristi Neuroth was chosen as the High School Teacher of the Year. Neuroth teaches geography and says she enjoys introducing students to new places.

“I love that teaching lets you be a curious person, and you get to encourage other people to be curious,” said Neuroth. “I love teaching geography because the world changes every single day.”

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 Lipscomb Elementary School bookkeeper Sally Auville, Brentwood Middle School bookkeeper Kelly Montague and Centennial High School counseling secretary Hilda Lloyd.

Elementary School Teachers of the Year

• Carolyn Allen
  Allendale
• Shelly Bosarge
  Bethesda
• Bridgette Thompson
  Chapman's Retreat
• Aurora Hamm
  Clovercroft
• Kimberly O'Neal
  College Grove
• Kendra Vachon
  Crockett
• Rachel Seay
  Edmondson
• Rose Philbrick
  Fairview
• Natalie Patterson
  Grassland
• Jennifer Maloney
  Heritage
• Andrea Howell
  Hillsboro
• Jenny Weathersby
  Hunters Bend
• Anne Marie Peterson
  Kenrose
• Stephanie Giudicy
  Lipscomb
• Leslie Varden
  Longview
• Joann Chase
  Mill Creek
• Annemarie Krejci
  Nolensville
• Jill DeClerk
  Oak View
• Sarah Rose Roberts
  Pearre Creek
• Jaimee Dresdner
  Scales
• Heather Holmes Foster
  Sunset
• Lisa King
  Trinity
• Kelly Wells
  Walnut Grove
• Tracey Schmidt
  Westwood
• Rebecca Bolden
  Winstead

Middle School Teachers of the Year

• Nathan Cummings
  Brentwood
• Elizabeth Vaught
  Fairview
• Jonathon Haeger
  Grassland
• Amanda Eubanks
  Heritage
• Sarah Dixon
  Hillsboro
• Autumn Hillis
  Mill Creek
• Lisa Barber
  Page
• Farrell Boone
  Spring Station
• Sheri Baylor
  Sunset
• Lindsey Anderson
  Woodland
• High School Teachers of the Year
• Matt Grimes
  Brentwood
• Margaret Marotta
  Centennial
• Kellie Gwodz
  Fairview
• Melissa Williams
  Franklin
• Brandi Mangrum
  Independence
• Joy D. Ewing
  Nolensville
• Kenneth Stansberry
  Page
• Kristi Neuroth
  Ravenwood
• Christine Gupton
  Renaissance
• Lisa Dojchak
  Summit

Elementary School Classified Employees of the Year

• Jamie Bilicki
  Allendale
• Vonda Kovalchik
  Bethesda
• Ruby Johnson
  Champman's Retreat
• Yolanda Crouch
  Clovercroft
• Pam Stephens
  College Grove
• Debbie Martin
  Crockett
• Cheri Gunter
  Edmondson
• Pam Best
  Fairview
• Connie Harmon
  Grassland
• Patty Hargrave
  Heritage
• Ryan Warf
  Hunters Bend
• Cindi Swann
  Kenrose
• Sally Auville
  Lipscomb
• Sindy Pollard
  Longview
• Aarol Williams
  Mill Creek
• Jean Crosby
  Nolensville
• Stacey Gobble
  Oak View
• D'Ann McAlister
  Pearre Creek
• Kim Walton
  Scales
• Beth Alexander
  Sunset
• Jennifer Looney
  Trinity
• Vicki Fuller
  Walnut Grove
• Alice Hudgens
  Westwood
• Linda Crutcher
  Winstead

Middle School Classified Employees of the Year

• Kelly Montague
  Brentwood
• Gewn Hudlow
  Fairview
• Karmine Quiggle
  Grassland
• Martha Hall
  Heritage
• Kim Montrose
  Hillsboro
• Dixie Livingston
  Mill Creek
• Carla Long
  Page
• Robyn Goodside
  Spring Station
• Rhonda Cooper
  Sunset
• Amy Ballone
  Woodland

High School Classified Employees of the Year

• Judi Rush
  Brentwood
• Hilda Lloyd
  Centennial
• Tina Daniel
  Fairview
• Glen Robertson
  Franklin
• Sarah Newcome
  Independence
• Mandy Derrick
  Nolensville
• Melissa Arvidson
  Page
• Vidya Rau
  Ravenwood
• Kimberley Marsee
  Summit

Departmental Employees of the Year

• Janice Parker
  Federal Projects Accountant
• Jennifer Caporali
  Cafe Manager
  Mill Creek Elementary
• Todd Pewitt
  Network Technician
  Information Technology
• Sherrie Zarle
  Maintenance Secretary
  Maintenance
• Beth Doucet
  Field Manager
  SACC
• Joy Evenson
  School Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional
• Paula Pahmier
  Substitute Teacher
• Barbara Williams
  Dispatch Supervisor
  Transportation
• Dana Burke
  School Psychologist
  Academic, Psychological & Social Services Specialist
• Lynda Judd
  Autism Consultant
  Student Support Services System-Wide Professional
• Chelsey Richards
  Pre-K Teacher
  Pre-K/EC Specialized Teachers and Assistants