BY KARISSA MILLER
The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized the district’s teachers of the year during the board’s September meeting.
“These individuals have gone above and beyond in their roles, demonstrating excellence in teaching, unwavering commitment to student success and a passion for lifelong learning,” said I-SS Executive Director of Human Resources Jill Parker.
“Their creativity, resilience and ability to adapt in an ever-evolving educational landscape make them stand out as true leaders within I-SS,” she added.
Teachers of the Year
The following teachers were recognized:
• Career Academy and Technical School: Amy Commer
• Celeste Henkel Elementary: Ami Cook
• Central Elementary: Hannah Wishon
• Cloverleaf Elementary: Brittany Murphy
• Coddle Creek Elementary: Brianne Lewis
• Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership: Britainy Dearman
• Cool Spring Elementary: Lauren Lewis
• Crossroads Arts and Science Early College: Gretchyn Bedard
• Discovery Program: Roni Gallo
• East Iredell Elementary: Trevor Batchelor
• East Iredell Middle: Markus Cromwell
• Harmony Elementary: Tracey Gallyon
• I-SS Virtual Academy: Candace Hilton
• Lake Norman Elementary: Yris Nunez Sosa
• Lake Norman High: Tyler Horton
• Lakeshore Elementary: Kelly Cook
• Lakeshore Middle: Isaac Richardson
• N.B. Mills Elementary: Anya Miller
• North Iredell High: Lauren Gaither
• North Iredell Middle: Jonnavan Atkins
• Northview Academy: Kathleen Guerin
• Oakwood Middle: Miranda Smith
• Scotts Elementary: Jennifer Todd
• Sharon Elementary: Kelsey Tedder
• Shepherd Elementary: Ellen Stout
• South Iredell High: Nancy Watts
• Statesville High: Micah Durham
• The Brawley School: Kristen Jutila
• Third Creek Elementary: Kaleb Hill
• Third Creek Middle: Krista Perrine
• Troutman Elementary: Christine Hallstrom
• Troutman Middle: Amber Reep
• Union Grove Elementary: Bridget Allen
• West Iredell High: Samuel Holbrook
• West Iredell Middle: Brittany Frye
• Woodland Heights Elementary: Vicki Jacobson
• Woodland Heights Middle: Lauren Ruggieri
District Teachers of the Year
♦ Elementary: Kelly Cook, Lakeshore Elementary
♦ Secondary: Tyler Horton, Lake Norman High
♦ Teacher of the Year: Lauren Gaither, North Iredell High
NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Award
The school board also recognized this year’s North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Beginning Teacher of the Year Noah Estes from Lake Norman High School. According to Parker, many beginning teachers were nominated from their schools and completed portfolios that were reviewed by the selection committee. Estes will represent Iredell-Statesville Schools at the state level.
I-SS Principal of the Year
