PRE-PROGRAM ENTERTAINMENT Eric Zhang and Eric Dukes, Pianists, Roswell High School Jessica Scislowicz, Harpist, Roswell High School Hawks Cheerleaders flipitydoodaflipbooks

The Program Entertainment...... Kendall Brown, Alpharetta High School

Welcome...... Wendy Corona, WSB-TV PARADE OF HONOREES Opening Remarks ...... Dr. Mike Looney Superintendent, Fulton County Schools Entertainment ...... Chorus, Wolf Creek Elementary School

LUNCH Entertainment...... Steel Drum Ensemble, Medlock Bridge Elementary School

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Blue Ribbon Partnership Awards...... Julia Bernath Vice President, District 7, Fulton County Board of Education Prestigious Partner Award ...... Linda Bryant President, District 4, Fulton County Board of Education Entertainment...... Chamber Orchestra, Roswell High School

Overall Support Professional of the Year...... Patrick Burke Chief Operations Officer, Fulton County Schools mEd Weiss Transportation Department ___

Overall School Professional of the Year...... Dr. Gyimah Whitaker Area Superintendent, South Learning Community, Fulton County Schools mMartina Franklin Liberty Point Elementary School ___

Overall Fulton County Schools Teacher of the Year...... Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent; Cliff Jones, Chief Academic Officer, Fulton County Schools; Linda McCain, District 5 and Katie Reeves, District 2, Fulton County Board of Education

mPamela Whitlock Chattahoochee High School Escorted by members of the Chattahoochee High School Drum Line, Mascot and Cheerleaders Presentation of Traveling Trophy – 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year, Kiana Pinckney, Palmetto Elementary School ___

Entertainment: ...... Jazz Band, Creekside High School

Closing Remarks ...... Brian Noyes Chief Communications Officer; Ron Wade, Chief Talent Officer, Fulton County Schools

1 2019 Teacher of the Year

PAMELA WHITLOCK ——————————————————————————— Pam Whitlock knew from a young who attended Chattahoochee, joining "the Hooch family" age that she wanted to be a teacher. was a natural fit. "I can remember begging my older Since she began teaching, the number of computer brother to play school with me,"she science courses at Chattahoochee has doubled. Equally said, "and if that wasn't successful, important as the study of computer science is her I would line up my dolls and teach relationships with students. "My greatest teaching joy has them. However, I have a rather come from former students who, although they may have unique path that has led me to struggled in my class, went on to college and are pursuing teach computer science at Chattahoochee High School." computer science careers. They did not let a test score After college graduation with a degree in Elementary define a career path for themselves." Education and Reading, Ms. Whitlock believed she was As the 2019 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Whitlock has this going to change the world by teaching all students to reflection, "My inspiration for teaching - what fulfills me read. She began as a first grade and preschool special and gets me out of bed in the morning - is the potential for needs teacher in North Carolina and later moved to Atlanta, where she took a job as a director of a daycare “My inspiration for teaching and preschool. After her second child was born, she was a stay-at-home mom for over a decade, which she also is the potential for impacting students refers to as her "temporary hiatus" from teaching. beyond the four walls of my classroom.” During that time, she and her husband started a business, an online allowance management system for kids impacting students beyond the four walls of my classroom. and families. Through that business venture, she developed The relationships that we build can last a lifetime and a love for technology and programming but began to watching a student grow from being nervous and unsure miss teaching. At 40 years old, she retooled her career to to confident and intellectually curious is simply amazing. combine her love of teaching with her new interest in As teachers, we can never doubt the impact that we have programming and went back to school. She renewed on all students, even the ones who may not show us their her teaching certificate, earned an additional Business best selves. Find what gives you passion and joy in teaching. Education certification and received a graduate degree Hang on to your passion and joy of being a learner. from the Computer Science Endorsement program at Combine those two to create an oasis for your students. Southern Polytechnic State University. Just as she finished, This will be one in which every child can develop a love Chattahoochee High School added computer science of learning, a skillset that will provide opportunities for classes to their Career Technology and Agricultural success throughout their lives and the confidence to trust Education (CTAE) program – a perfect match for her in their own abilities without regard to existing barriers." skillset and interests. As a mother of four children, all

2 2019 Principals of the Year

SCOTT HANSON MARTIN NEUHAUS North Springs Charter Barnwell Elementary School High School Northeast Learning Community Central Learning Community m———————-—— m————————— Martin Neuhaus has served as North Springs Principal Scott principal at Barnwell Elementary Hanson believes that all students for nearly four years. Having a long just need the right environment history with FCS, he has served in and an opportunity to experiment and grow. "My vision various positions during his tenure. Originally a teacher at going forward is to continue creating a school where all Findley Oaks Elementary School, he moved up the ranks as students can learn, and where teachers are valued as an administrative intern shadowing principals at four FCS professionals," he says "our core beliefs encompass a schools for six months before becoming a summer school positive school atmosphere, meaningful collaboration, principal at North Springs and then principal at Shakerag purposeful coaching and mentoring, and a sense of Elementary School for 14 years. "I hope to build and work community. We call this The North Springs Way." Mr. with collaborative teams that empower teachers and Hanson is finishing his third year as North Springs' students to continuously improve," he said. "Our vision at principal after having spent four years as a principal and Barnwell is to be a joyful community of engaged and 10 years as an assistant principal in Orlando, FL. empowered learners."

CHARLES CHESTER LATOYA MILEY Northwestern Middle School A. Philip Randolph Northwest Learning Community Elementary School m————————— South Learning Community "My mission is to fertilize and and Achievement Zone cultivate the soil where all students m————-————— can maximize growth," says LaToya Miley, as a veteran educator, Charles Chester, who has served believes that all students can learn as Northwestern's principal, since 2015. From 2008-2012, and will learn in the right environment: a blended learning he went from a math teacher to an administrative assistant environment that is data-driven, rigorous and relevant for at Woodland Middle School, and then served as an each student. "I take great pride in serving as the number assistant principal at Alpharetta High School from 2012- one advocate for ALL students," she says. Her experiences, 2015. Going forward, Mr. Chester envisions redefining combined with her data-driven and strategic approach to success by growth and providing all students with the teaching and learning, have contributed to her success as a opportunities to experience growth. "This opens a pathway leader in elementary, middle and high schools in Fulton for all students to feel valued and to experience success." County. An educator for 20 years, Miley has served 14 During the 2019-2020 school year, Mr. Chester accepted years in FCS as a teacher, lead data support specialist, the top Leadership position at Langston Hughes High assistant principal and as executive manager for the School and became its principal. Superintendent prior to her leadership position as A. Philip Randolph principal. Her vision is "to ensure all students and teachers are provided a conducive learning environment, which ultimately leads to success." In 2019, she became principal of Sandtown Middle School. 3 2019 School Professional of the Year MARTINA FRANKLIN ——————————————————————————

Martina Franklin, Paraprofessional, Ms. Franklin on a daily basis," said Liberty Point Principal loves what she does and generously James Payne. "Her hard work and dedication to ensuring shares the credit of her designation that all students reach their full potential makes her an as School Professional of the Year irreplaceable staff member!" with her colleagues. In the four “ became an educator simply years that she's been at Liberty I Point Elementary School, Ms. to make a difference in the lives of Franklin says it has been an amazing journey working with a supportive teaching and administrative team, as children.” well as the unique group of students in her care. "I Teaching is her passion, and Ms. Franklin shares that became an educator simply to make a difference in the it requires patience, understanding and enthusiasm, as all lives of children," she says. "Within this short time, I children are unique and must have a stimulating educational have acquired additional tools and techniques that environment where they can grow physically, mentally, ensure my students' academic growth and development. emotionally and socially. "My overall goal is to maximize Furthermore, I pride myself in assisting and encouraging my time as an assistant by providing great instruction and students to express themselves through performing and following models from training. Creating a well-rounded visual arts.” Ms. Franklin is the co-chair of Liberty Point learning environment will channel a 21st century mindset Fine Arts, which consists of dance, step, band, art club, and creative thinking." yearbook and drama. "It is truly a pleasure to work with

4 2019 Overall Support Professional of the Year

ED WEISS ——————————————————————————— Ed Weiss is a longtime transporta- over-the-road (OTR) driver of big trucks before coming to tion veteran of Fulton County FCS to drive school buses. With those skills, students can Schools. He is known for his really feel safe with Mr. Weiss at the wheel. "I’m very relentless dedication to his student happy about the support professionals being recognized riders and Centennial High School teammates. “I’m humbled and honored to "I have had the privilege of have been chosen to represent this group." working with Ed for many years," said Sam Ham, FCS Executive Director of Transportation for our contribution to our students' education," Mr. Services. "He is a born instructor and a good bus driver. Weiss said. He believes it will help them become In early times, he trained new prospective bus drivers responsible, productive citizens. “I’m humbled and and competed in the annual School Bus Road-e-o (a honored to have been chosen to represent this group." mini-Olympics/NASCAR competition where safety Stuart Berry, a Transportation North Supervisor who and precision driving are the coveted skills). He always has known Mr. Weiss for 11 years, adds, "Ed is always finishes in the top 10 best Road-e-o contenders in the willing to offer guidance or tips for anyone who asks. district - out of 800 drivers!" Whether it is about handling students or how to improve A North Carolina native who transferred to Road-e-o performance, Ed is always there with a quiet for work, Mr. Weiss was previously employed by AT&T as and determined demeanor to help other drivers. There is an electronics technician, as well as a production specialist nothing Ed won’t do if he is asked for help, and he does for Lucent Technologies. He also has experience as an so with grace and charm." Support Professionals of the Year

MELISSA BACILE RAFAELA CHAVEZ CHRISTOPHER FARMER Academics Information Technology North Maintenance

PAUL JONES TAMMY STREETER D AFFANY REED Operations South Transportation Talent 5 2019 Employees of the Year

ELEMENTARY TEACHER PROFESSIONAL ______SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Abbotts Hill Pam Jenkins Tayler Leslie Alpharetta Elle Fergus Maureen Wales Amana Academy Nicole Woodard Sarah Noman Barnwell Jamie Silverboard Ellen Basile Mary M. Bethune Tess Burns Ranndi Reed Birmingham Falls Beth Nation Carrie Hilliard Brookview Vanessa Charles Atiya Carruth Campbell Erica Terrell Adonica Lopez Cliftondale Erica Jones Hope Render Cogburn Woods Kathy Gould Jackie Foote College Park DeShunta Jones Valencia Durden Conley Hills Kosher Estes-Asberry Wandra Ponder Crabapple Crossing Lizzie Chalpan Anne Bopp Creekview Julie Stallard Sangeetha Suhanthan Dolvin Hope Knight Nancy Adams Dunwoody Springs Latoya Tolefree Betty Grivakis Feldwood Tiffany Wideman Edwin Powell Findley Oaks Karen Reed Evelyn Sanchez C.H. Gullatt Elbony Johnson Aundrea Hammock Hapeville Jessica Shaw Eleanora Dunn Heards Ferry Ilana Adler Valerie Gardner Hembree Springs Leigh Wagner Beverly Shiotelis Heritage Donneka Slade Vanessa Vargas High Point Benita Bearden Colleen Zeller Asa G. Hilliard Anita Whyte-Otu Raymond Selmon Hillside Innai Thompson Beth Zermuehlen Hamilton E. Holmes Johanna Coley Dr. Eugenia Fletcher Ison Springs Rina Correa James Reaves Esther Jackson Lindsey Walker In Sook Moon Lake Forest Laurie Cummings Kendra Hutcherson Lake Windward Michelle Levesque Blair Boyle Seaborn Lee Victoria Duckett Sheila Brewster S.L. Lewis Joycelyn Hamilton Valencia Brock Liberty Point Gemayel Joiner Martina Franklin Manning Oaks Michelle Neal Stamatia Hagen The Main Street Academy Lera Middlebrooks Medlock Bridge Madison Clark Melissa Millikan Mimosa Nicole Whitehurst Gloria Hernandez-Hilliard Mountain Park Tiffany Barnes Molly Keogh New Prospect Ashley Flaherty Michelle Levine Love T. Nolan Teneisha Hiter Deandra Wooden Northwood Nicole Sickle Victoria Walker

6 2019 Employees of the Year ELEMENTARY TEACHER PROFESSIONAL ______SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Oakley Samantha Jackson Dominique Johnson Ocee Kathie Justice Kathy Nugent Palmetto Traci Dickens Marcie Lewis Parklane Erica Pendleton Rosa Colon A. Philip Randolph Joslin Gumbs Gwendolyn Jucks Renaissance LaTasha Rutledge Towanda McMullen River Eves Lizzie Fragale Susan Gowin Roswell North Katrina Scoggins Loletha Glass Shakerag Melissa Minore Erin Collins Spalding Drive Kellie Sprinkle Tiffany Plowden State Bridge Crossing Suzie Hall Debra Krupp Stonewall Tell Christine Carr Martreica Fobbs Summit Hill Lauren Goldfuss Patty Lico Sweet Apple Rebekah Sexton Nancy Lattanzi Vickery Mill Amy D'Eloia Laura Robinson Evoline C. West Michell Tankell Tiffany Yates Wilson Creek Klio Henderson Alicia Harrington Woodland Jessica Chambliss Stephanie Cumberbatch Wolf Creek Casey Hall Brittani Lyles MIDDLE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL ______SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Autrey Mill Lizzie Haber Marissa Jonas Bear Creek Keenan Cameron Victoria Washington Camp Creek Lon Gibson Valerie Franklin Crabapple Maggie Nelms Marianne Sher Elkins Pointe Malikah Williams Traci Dease Fulton Academy of Science and Technology Lionel Thompson Haynes Bridge Tonya Henderson Alton Bryant Holcomb Bridge Nakitah Browne Hannah Milligan Hopewell Lisa Waldorf Mary Mueller Ronald E. McNair Rosanna Schofield Felicia Nobles Northwestern Lindsay Coberly Maria Gavenchak Renaissance Mellonee Bowen Alfredo Ramirez Ridgeview Jessica Burgess Florence Kosloski River Trail Heather Wright Claire Graff Sandtown Terrel Matchett Tanja Beauford-Vernon Sandy Springs Mary Frost Ayana Veal Taylor Road Maria Andres Lea Anne Moxley Webb Bridge Julianne Hunter Neeta Seletsky Paul D. West Takisha Freeland Howard Turner Jr. Woodland Tenisha Blackman Keteria Franks-Smith 7 2019 Employees of the Year

HIGH TEACHER PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR ______Alpharetta Amy Landi Denise Baugh Benjamin Banneker Latoya Morgan Tammy Styles Cambridge Brad Coulter Karen Thimsen Centennial Christopher Buechner Dana Smith Chattahoochee Pamela Whitlock Cynthia Butler Creekside Danea Bennett Linda Brooks Hapeville Charter Academy Alexus Green Richard Basil Langston Hughes Taneisha Favors Patrick Arnold Independence John Chase Campbell Penny Najar Johns Creek Jamie Chuven Lisa Hoot McClarin Success Academy Amanda C. Buck Garolyn Forts Milton Gillian Miller Kara Peters North Springs Brittany Peyton Michael Farmer Northview Sean Morgan Evelyn “Odette” Talbert Riverwood Patricia Lawrimore Gordon Ellison Roswell Daniel Waldroup Jennifer Miner Tri-Cities Octavious Hose Darron Franklin Westlake Alanna Johnson Candice E. Williams-Hickman

Former Fulton County Schools Teachers of the Year Fulton created its Teacher of the Year program in 1975. In 1985, the recognition process changed to align with the Georgia Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year program. Kiana Pinckney, Shelby Steinhauer, Dru Tomlin, 2003-04 Myriam Seone, 1995-96 Nancy Borgschulte, 2017-18 2011-12 Susan Messer, 2002-03 David Rector, 1994-95 1985-86 Allison Kerley, 2016-17 Stephanie Clower, 2010-11 Barbara Wolf, 2001-02 Jeanne Grover, 1993-94 Jane Willingham, 1982-83 Meredith Tongue, 2015-16 Meredith Reddy, 2009-10 Amber Weldon Stephens, Steve Terry, 1992-93 Claudia Melear, 1981-82 Jameda C. Owens, Rebecca Perkins, 2008-09 2000-01 Doug Martin, 1991-92 Janet Kinard, 1979-80 2014-15 Basil Lee, 2007-08 Lori Martinez, 1999-00 Rusty Hudson, 1990-91 Linda Lee-Parker, 1977-78 Jennifer Sweigart, 2013-14 Nathifa Williams, 2006-07 Charla Weinsier, 1998-99 Herb Cox, 1989-90 Wanda Daniel, 1975-76 Jennie Scott, 2012-13 Kelley York, 2005-06 Debra Mosley, 1997-98 Sue Heller, 1988-89 Doris Robertson, 1974-75 Pamela Haight, 2011-12 Adell Atwood, 2004-05 Catherine Suess Nilsson, Barbara Atchley, 1987-88 1996-97 Myrna Robinson, 1986-87 Former Fulton County Schools Principals of the Year Fulton created its Principal of the Year program in 2012. Dan A. Sims 2012 Melinda Springman 2013 Tim Duncan 2015 Alexandra Bates 2016 Dr. Duke Bradley 2018 Kindra Smith 2014 Dr. Ritu Ahuja 2017

8 2019 Blue Ribbon Partners

The Blue Ribbon Partnership Award recognizes outstanding relationships between schools and their business/ community partners. Each year, schools nominate their partners for this honor. We appreciate all of the partners for their generous contributions of time, talent and resources. Thank you for all that you do!

2019 BLUE RIBBON PARTNERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARTNERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARTNERS ————————————————————- ————————————————————- Abbotts Hill Dojo Karate Liberty Point Union City Parks and Recreation Alpharetta Alpharetta Fire Department Manning Oaks C3 Station #5, Shift C Medlock Bridge Mellow Mushroom Amana Academy LexisNexis Risk Solutions Mimosa Los Ninos Primero Mary M. Bethune Take23 Mountain Park Together Planning Birmingham Falls Dojo Karate New Prospect Sylvan Learning Alpharetta Brookview East Point Parks and Recreation Love T. Nolan Redemption of Fellowship Church Campbell Jireh Counseling Northwood Summit Counseling Cliftondale Safe Haven After School Program Oakley New City Church College Park Path to Shine St. Johns Episcopal Palmetto Abundant Grace Church Dolvin Mathnasium Johns Creek Renaissance APEC Dunwoody Springs Carl Francois Vending River Eves Piedmont Urgent Care by Findley Oaks Smile Doctors WellStreet – East Roswell C.H. Gullatt Love Fellowship Christian Seaborn Lee LaShandra Kuttke Church Shakerag Smile Doctors Hapeville Porsche Cars North America, Inc. State Bridge Crossing Chick-fil-A Heards Ferry Mathnasium Sandy Springs Stonewall Tell Truth Honey Heritage Masonic Lodge Summit Hill Dr. Michael Leach, DDS Asa G. Hilliard Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Vickery Mill Wild Slice Hamilton E. Holmes 100 Black Men of South Metro Evoline West Landmark Christian School Esther Jackson Veronika Barash, Realtor Wilson Creek Emory Johns Creek Hospital Lake Forest Peachtree Presbyterian Red Dot Wolf Creek City of South Fulton City Council Initiative Woodland Delta Community Credit Union S.L. Lewis Les Gemmes, Atlanta Chapter

9 2019 Blue Ribbon Partners

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTNERS HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS ————————————————————- ————————————————————- Camp Creek South Fu ton City Council Woman l Alpharetta Peachtree College Planning Helen Willis Elkins Pointe North Point Community Church Benjamin Banneker Communities in Schools Haynes Bridge Summit Counseling Cambridge Cambridge PTSA - Amy Ronald E. McNair World Changers Church Christiansen, Business Partners International Northwestern Chapman Orthodontics Centennial Tide Dry Cleaners Renaissance City of South Fulton City Creekside Subway Restaurant Sandtown Council Brandhouse Ink Sandy Springs New York Life Insurance Langston Hughes Car Francois Vending Taylor Road McDonalds-State Bridge/ Independence StandUp For Kids Johns Creek Webb Bridge LRJ Foundation Johns Creek Pathways to life Woodland Future Foundation McClarin Success Academy One Talent Tri-Cities Rites of Passage Atlanta

Thank You for Sponsoring the Legacy of Excellence Awards 2019 Prestigious Partners

The 2019 Prestigious Partner Award exemplifies school/business collaboration for optimal student success. All 2019 Blue Ribbon partnerships were eligible to be considered for this esteemed award. Congratulations!

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GEORGIA Hopewell Middle School The partnership between Junior Achievement of Georgia and operate businesses, understand checking accounts, budgets, Hopewell Middle School is long-standing and always evolving and vote for mayor. to keep up with an ever-changing society. Junior Achievement Hopewell Middle School sixth and seventh graders have (JA) is a non-profit organization that helps foster work- been traveling to Atlanta to visit Junior Achievement for many readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills using years now. Every year the program progresses and becomes experiential learning. JA’s hope is to inspire students to dream more meaningful for students. Through the workbooks and big and reach their potential. materials provided prior to the visits and the hands-on Hopewell Middle School first partnered with Junior application of skills, students are being provided important Achievement on a school-based level in which JA arranged for information to help them make difficult decisions about how volunteers from the community to come into classrooms to to best prepare for their educational and professional future. deliver hands-on lessons. Shortly after, seventh grade students Students from Hopewell Middle School, as well as traveled to the JA Chick-Fil-A Foundation Discovery Center students at the other 18 middle schools in the district, eagerly and participated in JA Finance Park where they practiced in look forward to the Junior Achievement simulation trips each developing and committing to a personal budget through year and teachers are provided with meaningful ways to help hands-on activities. A few years later, sixth-grade students students grasp difficult economic concepts. Hopewell hopes started attending JA BizTown which allowed students to to see this partnership continue for many years to come.

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