Center Elementary celebrates two outstanding educators for the 2022-2023 school year! Principal Le Var Garner, announced that this year's Teacher of the Year recipient is Mrs. Jessica Carter. She has been teaching for 25 years and currently teaches 4th grade. Her students and colleagues love her enthusiasm for teaching and the energetic vibe she pours into each student. Her husband Waylon Carter, surprised her with his presence for this distinguished announcement!
Mr. Garner also announced this year's Paraprofessional of the Year recipient is Mrs. Andrea Bennett. She is a first-year kindergarten paraprofessional and clearly had a fantastic first year working alongside Mrs. Hannah Boatright. Her husband, Mr. Jay Bennett, a WCHS teacher, and their children Anna Grace, Millie, and Cason made a surprise entrance for her special award! Mrs. Bennett has served on Center's Parent Advisory Council for several years and on the District Parent Advisory Council with the Superintendant before she joined the faculty and staff at Center.