{"id":574,"date":"2019-03-12T16:36:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T16:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wptest.mdek12.org\/testsite2\/2019\/03\/12\/mde-announces-2019-state-teacher-of-the-year-administrator-of-the-year-finalists\/"},"modified":"2019-03-12T16:36:10","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T16:36:10","slug":"mde-announces-2019-state-teacher-of-the-year-administrator-of-the-year-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpdev01.mdek12.org\/communications\/2019\/03\/12\/mde-announces-2019-state-teacher-of-the-year-administrator-of-the-year-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"MDE Announces 2019 State Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year Finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2019<\/p>\n

JACKSON, Miss. \u2013 The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced this week the finalists for the 2019 Administrator of the Year and the 2019 Teacher of the Year.<\/p>\n

The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates superior ability to inspire teachers, employs exemplary leadership practices and participates as an active member of the community. The recipient will receive a $5,000 stipend and will share expertise through various presentations, professional development, and activities for the improvement of education in the state.<\/p>\n

Likewise, the Mississippi Teacher of the Year program recognizes exemplary teachers in the state. The award recipient will be asked to share expertise through various presentations, professional development, and activities for the improvement of education. The recipient also will receive a $5,000 stipend and will represent Mississippi in the National Teacher of the Year competition.<\/p>\n

The recipients will be announced March 29, 2019 beginning at 11 a.m., Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2019 Mississippi Administrator of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Amy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congressional District 1 Finalist: Amy Tate Barnett, Principal
\nPierce Street Elementary, Tupelo Public School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Mrs. Barnett believes that \u201cstudents deserve a school climate and culture developed to provide safe havens academically and socially.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Valarie<\/p>\n

Congressional District 2 Finalist: Valarie Davis, Principal
\nRosa Fort High School, Tunica County School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Dr. Davis believes that \u201call students can learn if they are provided the educational environment to thrive and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lee<\/p>\n

Congressional District 3 Finalist: Lee Pambianchi, Principal
\nNorthshore Elementary, Rankin County School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Dr. Pambianchi believes that \u201ca love of learning must be instilled in our students.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Mandy<\/p>\n

Congressional District 4 Finalist: Mandy Lacy, Principal
\nDeLisle Elementary School, Pass Christian School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Mrs. Lacy believes that \u201call students can learn when actively engaged in the learning process and held accountable for their learning while communicating effectively with parents.\u201d<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2019 Mississippi Teacher of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hannah<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congressional District 1 Finalist: Hannah Gadd, Teacher
\n(6th \u2013 12th grade Choir Director and Music Appreciation)
\nLafayette High School, Lafayette School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Ms. Gadd believes that \u201cM.U.S.I.C. can be used as a tool to help Motivate, Understand, and Sculpt Independent Citizens in and out of the classroom by providing opportunities for collaborative growth while fostering a joy for learning about music and the world around them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Monique<\/p>\n

Congressional District 2 Finalist: Monique Cocroft, Teacher
\n(3rd \u2013 5th grade English\/Language Arts and Social Studies)
\nMoorhead Central School, Sunflower County Consolidated School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Ms. Cocroft believes that \u201call students are able to learn according to their own learning style.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Krileshia<\/p>\n

Congressional District 3 Finalist: Krileshia Boyd, Teacher
\n(3rd grade English\/Language Arts and Social Studies)
\nNortheast Lauderdale Elementary School, Lauderdale County School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Ms. Boyd believes in \u201cteaching every student the grade level standard for that particular subject and differentiating instruction in smaller groups to provide that enrichment or intervention so that all students can be successful and show growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Charlene<\/p>\n

Congressional District 4 Finalist: Charlene Stephens, Teacher
\n(6th grade Social Studies)
\nPass Christian Middle School, Pass Christian School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: Mrs. Stephens believes that \u201cstudents learn best when they actively participate in their own learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

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