2020-2021 Opening Session Program Print Version

Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence \"THE HOUSTON COUNTY WAY\"



Order of Events Welcome Mr. Fred Wilson National Anthem Chairman, Board of Education Houston County Music Teachers Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Kathy Releford 2019-2020 Houston County Teacher of the Year Celebration Dr. Mark Scott Inspirational Song Superintendent of Schools Houston County Music Teachers Remarks Dr. Releford Recognize Employees and Teachers of the Year Dr. Releford Announce Houston County Teacher of the Year and Finalists Dr. Releford Comments 2020-2021 Houston County Teacher of the Year The Year Ahead Dr. Scott Recognition of Sponsors Dr. Scott Motivational Presentation Dr. Kevin Elko Closing Remarks Dr. Scott

Employees of the Year Bus Driver.................................................................................................................. Angeleke Nicely Bus Monitor............................................................................................................. Shirleyane James Custodian..........................................................................  Albert Smith, Bonaire Middle School Distribution Center........................................................................................................ Daniel Ward Maintenance Employee.................................................................................................. Ben Moore School Nutrition Manager.......................................... Wanda Keene, Northside High School Event Sponsors PREMIER Totem Benefit Solutions $10,000 Parrish Construction $6,000 Flint Energies $5,000 HEA Federal Credit Union $5,000 Houston Healthcare In kind GOLD Cox Communications $3,000 Synovus Bank $2,100 AIG Retirement Services, Mr. John Lamberth $2,000 Christina Barfield Agency, Horace Mann $1,500 Golden Key Realty $1,500 SILVER Central Georgia Technical College $1,000 Georgia Military College $1,000 Please thank our district sponsors for their support and generosity! District events are fully funded by these partners.

Teachers of the Year Bonaire Elementary.................................................................................................... Rene Elliott Bonaire Middle.......................................................................................................... Karen Yeager C.B. Watson Primary............................................................................................. Jessica Roberts Centerville Elementary........................................................................................... Jessica Nixon David Perdue Elementary.................................................................................... Carrie McNair David Perdue Primary.......................................................................................... Jillian Kreutzer Eagle Springs Elementary................................................................................... Stephanie King Feagin Mill Middle................................................................................................. Janice Stillwell Hilltop Elementary.................................................................................................... JoAnna Hare Houston County Career Academy........................................................................ Erin Morton Houston County High........................................................................................... Shayna Brown Houston County WIN Academy................................................................. Reginald Cuthpert Huntington Middle....................................................................................... Shikesha Thornton Kings Chapel Elementary............................................................................. Kymberley Stimus Lake Joy Elementary.......................................................................................... Jennifer Jackson Lake Joy Primary......................................................................................... Cameron Barronton Langston Road Elementary................................................................................. Lori Holbrook Lindsey Elementary................................................................................................. Felicia Felton Matt Arthur Elementary....................................................................................... Jessica Worrell Miller Elementary........................................................................................... La'Kenya Brandon Morningside Elementary..................................................................................... Ponda Hynson Mossy Creek Middle............................................................................................... Amy Gautney Northside Elementary.......................................................................................... Crystal Tucker Northside High...................................................................................................... Heather Burley Northside Middle.............................................................................................. Christina Sanders Parkwood Elementary...................................................................................... Amanda Bennett Pearl Stephens Elementary................................................................................ Malinda Rangel Perry High................................................................................................................... Shawn Wiley Perry Middle................................................................................................ Carmen Washington Quail Run Elementary......................................................................................... Ashley Gordon Russell Elementary................................................................................................ Katelyn Moore Shirley Hills Elementary................................................................................. Britney Fulghum Thomson Middle................................................................................................... Patricia Bolden Tucker Elementary.............................................................................................. Kayla Shumway Veterans High......................................................................................................... Jeremy Fermin Warner Robins High............................................................................................... Kristin Hanlin Warner Robins Middle.............................................................................................. Brandi Dent Westside Elementary......................................................................................... LoRena Thomas Signifies Top Ten Teacher of the Year Finalist

Employee & Teacher of the Year SPONSORS Ace Hardware/Garden Center of Perry Lumber Liquidators The Antique Mall Max Fitness Ashley Marie's Boutique McCall's Sandwich Shop Belk McDonald's Horse Supply & Western Store Bröö Haircare Middle Georgia RESA Dr. & Mrs. Alex Bell Miss Dottie's Bodega Brew Morning by Morning Coffee Company Mr. Tyler Bryant Mossy Creek Natural The Butcher Shop Museum of Aviation C&C Photography National Bank Products The Casserole Shop Office Depot Cherokee Pines Events & Fitness Outback Steakhouse Chick-fil-A of Warner Robins Pampered Chef, Jenny Millward Clean Control Corporation Parrish Construction Collective Goods Perry Area Chamber of Commerce Cracker Barrel Perry Taekwondo Dark Horse Fitness, Stephanie Phillips Publix Dolly James Boutique Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce James Farmer, Inc. Roots, Turf & Ornamental Fire Starter FABLab Satterfield and Dempsey Float Robins Shane's Rib Shack of Warner Robins Dr. William Freeman Mr. Phil Smith Frito-Lay Sonny's Bar-B-Q Georgia Military College SoulPepper Designs Golden Key Realty Subway, Perry Parkway Gottwals Books The Swanson House Harris Trophies Tidal Wave Auto Spa HEA Federal Credit Union Timeless Treasures, Antiques & Collectibles, Houston Association of Educators Barbara Griffin Houston County Development Authority The Walker Firm, H. Jay Walker, III & C. J. Houston County Family Connection Walker Houston Lake Country Club Walmarts of Houston County Hughes Honda Warner Robins Supply Ibalz Marketing & Signs Wild Adventures Theme Park Kerri Moore Interiors Yelverton's Jewelry Kollier & Co. Zaxby's Mr. Bill Loudermilk

Dr. Kevin Elko Biography Dr. Kevin Elko is a nationally-renowned performance consultant, professional motivational speaker and author. Hereceived a Bachelor of Biology in Education and Coaching from California University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Elko then went to West Virginia University, where he earned two master’s degrees and a doctorate.  Later he was inducted into the West Virginia University Hall of Fame.   Dr. Elko served as an intern for the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs. He has consulted with various NFL teams to include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints.  He has also worked with seven BCS National Championship Football Teams including the University of Miami, LSU, the University of Alabama, and Florida State University.   Dr. Elko focuses on helping organizations in the areas of leadership, goal setting, as well as various other motivational topics. His corporate clients have included ING, Tyson Foods, Abbott Labs, LPL Financial, The Hartford, Genworth, Jackson National Life, Pioneer Investments, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Sun Life, and many others.  His best-selling book was co-authored with Bill Beusay and is titled, The Sender: A Story About When Right Words Make All the Difference. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Scott Board of Education Mr. Fred Wilson, Chairman, District 4 Mrs. Helen Hughes, Vice Chairman, District 5 Dr. Rick Unruh, District 1 Mrs. Lori Johnson, District 2 Mr. Dave Crockett. District 3 Mr. Hoke Morrow, District 6 Mr. Bryan Upshaw, District 7

Our Mission To produce high-achieving students. Our Vision Our system will be world class. Our Values Safety is our number one priority. Students will graduate college and career ready. All students will achieve academic success.  All means all! Ensure the academic and social-emotional growth of students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Support quality learning, by student, by standard. Take collective responsibility for teaching, learning and professional development through professional learning communities. Use evidence-based, high-leverage practices to meet the needs of all students. The Houston County Way Strive for excellence in all that we do. Have a professional attitude. Go the extra mile. Base decisions on what is best for students. Provide quality customer service. Work hard, with dedication & love for students. Approach work every day with a positive attitude, hope, enthusiasm and compassion. Do things right; do the right thing.