Certified and Classified Employees of the Year were recognized during the April 4th school board meeting. These individuals were honored for their dedication and devotion to enriching the lives of Lauderdale County students. LCS thanks the Bank of Ripley for their generous contributions and for recognizing these outstanding educators.
Classified Employees of the Year
Carlin Broadnax, Ripley Middle School
Jonviea Dewalt, Ripley High School
Cherry Hurt, Halls Elementary School
Carol Meeks, Halls Junior High School
Jackie Moore, Ripley Primary School
Derick Pugh, Ripley Elementary School
Glenda Ward, Halls High School
Teachers of the Year
Bethany Blessinger, Ripley High School
Melissa Goforth, Ripley Middle School
Jessica Henson, Halls Elementary School
Lauren Massongill, Ripley Elementary School
Kelly Noel, Halls High School & District 9-12 Teacher of the Year
Lesley Olds, Ripley Primary School & District PreK-4 Teacher of the Year
Melissa Terry, Ed.D; Ripley Elementary School
Bailey Turner, Halls Elementary School
Charity Weller, Halls Junior High School & District 5-8 Teacher of the Year
Principal of the Year
Jessica Newman, Ripley Elementary School
Supervisor of the Year
Latonya Jackson, Director of Secondary and Career Technical Education
