Haywood County Schools marked the end of the 2015-16 school year with an end-of-year reception for employees on Tuesday, June 14 at Haywood Community College. The ceremony celebrated the school system’s 30 employees who retired during the school year, as well as employees of the year.
“It’s always a great pleasure for us to recognize our retirees and outstanding employees,” Dr. Bill Nolte, Haywood County Schools associate superintendent, said. “We truly appreciate these employees who have done so much for the children of Haywood County.”
2016-2017 Haywood County Schools’ Principal of the Year
Travis Collins, Tuscola High School
2016-2017 Teachers of the Year
Bethel Elementary School – Karen Hopkins
Bethel Middle School – Barclay Taylor
Canton Middle School – Rhonda Wester
Central Haywood High School- Bronson Gross
Clyde Elementary School – Nanette Renegar
Haywood Early College – Doug Hanson
Hazelwood Elementary School – Casey Conard
Jonathan Valley Elementary School – Ashley Caldwell
Junaluska Elementary School – Sharon Cagle
Meadowbrook Elementary School – Kimberly Messer
North Canton Elementary School – Amber Turner
Pisgah High School – Harold Shepard
Riverbend Elementary School – Julia Hernandez
Tuscola High School– Erica Smiley
Waynesville Middle School – Noal Castater
2016-2017 Teacher Assistants of the Year
Bethel Elementary School – Kelly Henson
Clyde Elementary School – Beverly Sisti
Hazelwood Elementary School – Missy Jenkins
Junaluska Elementary School – Marsh Parris
Jonathan Valley Elementary School – Linda Rathbone
Meadowbrook Elementary School – Heather Mull
North Canton Elementary School – Martha Thorensen
Riverbend Elementary School – Debbi Caldwell
Tuscola High School – Joann Grasty
2015-2016 Employees of the Year
After School Care – Amy Forga
Bus Driver – Carol Harkins
Child Nutrition – Sherrie Kilby
Custodian – Manuel Gamez
Instructional Support – Haley Kerby
ITC – Ben Early
Maintenance – Heath Stevens
Office Support – Tonya Mintz
Teacher Assistant – Sherrie Tew