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Person County Schools Recognize Teachers and Schools for Academic Achievements

At a Special Recognition Dinner at the Homestead Steakhouse on Tuesday, January 24th, the PCS Board of Education and Dr. Rodney Peterson, Superintendent, recognized teachers for Academic Growth in the areas of Math and/or Reading, Advanced Placement Course Proficiencies, and Career and Technical Education Credentials.  These recognition areas are designated by the state.  Individual schools and their administrators were also recognized for Meeting and/or Exceeding Expected Academic Growth during the 2021-2022 School Year.

Teachers recognized were:

  • LaJeanne Ashley (Helena) - Top 25% LEA Reading and Top 25% LEA and State Math
  • Renee Hamilton (Helena) - Top 25% State Reading
  • Jamie House (Helena) - Top 25 % LEA and State Reading and Math
  • Dory Newkirk (Helena) - Top 25% LEA Math
  • Emily Rommel (Helena) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading and Math
  • Laurel Woods (Helena) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Tammy Carver (Stories Creek/North) - Top 25% LEA and State Math
  • Jacquelyn Priestaf (North) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Earl Harrelson (North/North End) - Top 25% LEA and State Math
  • Melisa Poindexter (Oak Lane) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Katia Bocanegra (South) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading and Math
  • Lucas Fifield (South) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Mary Jane Bowman (Stories Creek) - Top 25% LEA and State Math
  • Carrie Briggs (Stories Creek) - Top 25% LEA and State Math and Reading
  • Caroline Clayton (Stories Creek) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Lisa Davis (Stories Creek) - Top 25% LEA Reading and Top 25% LEA and State Math
  • Nichole Pettiford (Stories Creek) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Mayely Cardona (Woodland) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Sabrina Crumpton (Woodland) - Top 25% LEA Reading  
  • Jennifer Davis (Woodland) - Top 25% LEA and State Reading
  • Kristen Nichols (SMS/NMS) - Top 25% State Math
  • Laura Jennings (SMS) - Top 25% LEA and State Math
  • Tracey Atkins (SMS) - Top 25% LEA and State Math
  • Dorothy Pulliam (SMS) - Top 25% State Math
  • Laura Freeman (PCSVA) - Top 25% LEA Math
  • Jay Carmichael (PHS) - Advanced Placement Course Proficiencies
  • Hogan Carringer (PHS) - Advanced Placement Course Proficiencies
  • Rebecca Jackson (PHS) - Advanced Placement Course Proficiencies
  • Jamie Phelps (PHS) - Advanced Placement Course Proficiencies
  • Justin Pergerson (PHS) - Advanced Placement Course Proficiencies
  • Kenneth Dixon (PHS) - Career & Technical Education Credentials
  • Jeff Jennings (PHS) - Career & Technical Education Credentials
  • David Auto Jones (PHS) - Career & Technical Education Credentials
  • Terry Scoggins (PHS) - Career & Technical Education Credentials
  • Antoinette Villines-Torain (PHS) - Career & Technical Education Credentials

**LEA = Local Education Agency**

Schools recognized for Expected Academic Progress for the 2021 - 2022 School Year were:

  • Helena Elementary School 
  • North Elementary School
  • North End Elementary School
  • Person County Schools Virtual Academy 
  • Person Early College for Innovation & Leadership 
  • Stories Creek Elementary School

Schools recognized for Exceeding Expected Academic Progress for the 2021-2022 School Year were:

  • South Elementary School
  • Southern Middle School

Dr. Rodney Peterson praised both teachers and administrators for being dedicated to our students and schools and for the efforts put forth in promoting the academic growth of all students.  Teachers received legislated performance bonuses funded by the state of North Carolina, as well as a certificate recognizing their individual areas of excellence.