2015-2016 Teacher Of The Year

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September 2015 Winner - Julie Rawson:(Clarkdale High School)

A teacher at Clarkdale High School who thought she was attending a pep rally was surprised..   Read More

October 2015 Winner - Rhonda Burrage:(Magnolia Middle School)

Magnolia Middle School Math Teacher Rhonda Burrage works with a student on her math lesson. Burrage is the October 2015 Golden Apple Award Teacher of the Month...   Read More

November 2015 Winner - Debbie Chance:(Northeast Middle School)

When Debbie Chance started teaching 38 years ago, she never dreamed she would retire as an award-winning educator...   Read More

December 2015 Winner - Teresa Davis:(West Lauderdale Elementary School)

When Teresa Davis graduated from college more than 25 years ago, she planned on working as a graphic designer, but she couldn't find steady employment...   Read More

January 2016 Winner - Debra Mosley:(Patrician Academy)

For Patrician Academy educator Debra Mosley, becoming a school teacher was a calling from God. During high school, Mosley was a kindergarten teacher's aide and loved it...   Read More

February 2016 Winner - Lindsay Lewis:(Neshoba Central Elementary School)

Ever since she was a little girl, Lindsay Lewis dreamed of becoming a teacher. Her dream came true 10 years ago, when she starting teaching at Neshoba Central Elementary School...   Read More

March 2016 Winner - Will Pierce:(Southern Choctaw High School)

Pierce began playing piano at a very young age, and joined the school band in sixth grade. He played the trombone through high school and carried his love of music to college at Troy University..   Read More

April 2016 Winner - Gina Gordon:(Newton Elementary)

Having parents who believed in the importance of a good education was all the encouragement Newton Elementary School gifted teacher Gina Gordon needed when she chose teaching..   Read More