MCS Celebrates Outstanding Employees
Murfreesboro City Schools honored its Employees of the Year at a special ceremony this week. Forty-six staff members received recognition as support staff of the year and departmental employee of the year. Support staff from each school and departments were nominated by their peers or supervisor for this recognition.
“This recognition was a great opportunity to celebrate the work of these individuals as they continuously demonstrate the best instructional and support practices for students,” says Ralph Ringstaff, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and ESP.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Black Fox Principal Joe Thompson. Mr. Thompson began his teaching career in 1975 and joined MCS in 1980. He has served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal during his tenure. During his leadership, Black Fox has received numerous awards and accolades including the Value-Added Achievement Designation.
Ernest Victory received The Helping Hand Award for his years of using his skills in woodworking to create and design numerous projects throughout the district. Mr. Victory has built bookcases, cabinets, trophy cases and library shelves along with many other specialized pieces for schools during his years of service.
“It is an honor to celebrate the people who form the foundation of Murfreesboro City Schools. It is through their hard work, high expectations and positive mindsets that children and the future are being forever changed,” says Dr. Linda Gilbert. “We are indeed grateful for their dedication and leadership in meeting the needs of our students.”
Other Distinguished Employee of the Year nominees:
Educational Assistants of the Year:
- Sharon Robeson – Black Fox
- Leinaala Bautista – Bradley Academy
- Sheba Cantrell – Cason Lane
- Susan Barrett – Discovery
- Jean Sanders – Erma Siegel
- Riley Clark – Hobgood
- Mark Parsley – John Pittard
- Maria Rosales – Mitchell-Neilson Primary
- Felecia Ruse – Mitchell-Neilson Elementry
- Julie Glinn – Northfield
- Malinda Perdzock – Overall Creek
- Amanda Ring – Reeves-Rogers
- Ashley Kaus – Scales
Special Education Assistants of the Year:
- Wanda Robbins – Black Fox
- Jennifer Smith – Bradley
- Kim Creager – Cason Lane
- Shontay Woods – Erma Siegel
- Bre Carpenter – Hobgood
- LuAnn Fox – Mitchell-Neilson Primary
- Debbie Pulido – Mitchell- Neilson Elementary
- Jennifer Wallace – Northfield
- Marsha Chapman – Reeves-Rogers
- Alyssa Miracle – Scales
Departmental Employees of the Year:
- Tayana Fish – Maintenance
- Mike Prater – Maintenance
- Jerry Neely – Substitute Teacher
- Travis Simmons – Technology
- Rosa Castellon – Custodial Day Shift
- Kristian Smith – Custodial Night Shift
- Irma Ramos – Black Fox Cafeteria
- Hope North – Bradley Cafeteria
- Monica Evans – Cason Lane Cafeteria
- Sheila Powell – Discovery Cafeteria
- Karen Jones – Erma Siegel Cafeteria
- Nancy Martinez – Hobgood Cafeteria
- Jack Sawyers – John Pittard Cafeteria
- Angela Greer – Mitchell-Neilson Cafeteria
- Suhaila Elayah – Northfield Cafeteria
- Jennifer Dawson – Overall Creek Cafeteria
- Melanie Whitaker – Reeves-Rogers Cafeteria
- Diane Holmes – Scales Cafeteria
- Teresa Davenport – Cafeteria Manager
- Teresa Crouch – Bus Driver
- Cedric Whitfield – Bus Assistant
- Jennifer Lanier – Nurse
- McKala Rollins – ESP
Teachers of the Year as well as thirteen retirees were also honored at the Wednesday night program. The program was designed to promote recognition, respect and appreciation for staff members at Murfreesboro City Schools.
