{"id":802,"date":"2022-03-10T22:46:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T22:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wptest.mdek12.org\/testsite2\/2022\/03\/10\/mde-announces-2022-administrator-of-the-year-teacher-of-the-year-finalists_20220310\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T14:18:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:18:46","slug":"mde-announces-2022-administrator-of-the-year-teacher-of-the-year-finalists_20220310","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpdev01.mdek12.org\/communications\/2022\/03\/10\/mde-announces-2022-administrator-of-the-year-teacher-of-the-year-finalists_20220310\/","title":{"rendered":"MDE announces 2022 Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2022<\/p>\n

2022 Mississippi Administrator of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\"Dr.<\/td>\n      <\/td>\n\"Dr.<\/td>\n          <\/td>\n\"Kara<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n\"Dr.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dr. Meghan Cates<\/td>\n <\/td>\nDr. Terence James<\/td>\n <\/td>\nKara Killough<\/td>\n <\/td>\nDr. Kiana Pendleton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2022 Mississippi Teacher of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\"Rachel<\/td>\n      <\/td>\n\"Meredith<\/td>\n          <\/td>\n\"Erin<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n\"Brittany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rachel Jenne<\/td>\n <\/td>\nMeredith Jierski<\/td>\n <\/td>\nErin Fortenberry<\/td>\n <\/td>\nBrittany Morgan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

JACKSON, Miss. \u2013 The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced today the finalists for the 2022 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2022 Mississippi 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

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 winners will be announced April 1, during an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson.<\/p>\n

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2022 Mississippi Administrator of the Year Finalists:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

District 1 Finalist \u2013 Dr. Meghan Cates, Principal
\nMooreville Elementary School, Lee County School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cStudents learn best by doing and being involved in their education.\u201d<\/p>\n

District 2 Finalist \u2013 Dr. Terence James, Principal
\nVicksburg-Warren Career & Technical Center, Vicksburg-Warren School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cEducation is built on the belief that education is a means for everyone to obtain knowledge needed to equip themselves for their individual pursuits.\u201d<\/p>\n

District 3 Finalist \u2013 Kara Killough, Principal
\nNorthwest Rankin Elementary, Rankin County School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cConnections are the key to unlocking potential in all students.  When educators challenge, support, and inspire their learners, they become the student\u2019s biggest champions.  Educators also need champions themselves for encouragement and motivation, so they can continue to share their passion of learning.  The field of education is a beautiful place to partner with others and make a powerful difference in the world around us.\u201d<\/p>\n

District 4 Finalist \u2013 Dr. Kiana Pendleton, Principal
\nLaurel Magnet School of the Arts, Laurel School District<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cTeachers are the nucleus of a school and great attention to detail, from the leader, should be applied to building their capacity to positively impact student achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n

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2022 Mississippi Teacher of the Year Finalists:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

District 1 Finalist \u2013 Rachel Jenne\u2019
\nDeSoto Central Middle School, DeSoto County School District (sixth grade math)<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cEducation and teaching start with the foundation that all students can learn, knowing they need different learning environments to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

District 2 Finalist \u2013 Meredith Jierski
\nNorthside Elementary School, Clinton Public Schools (second grade English\/Language Arts, math, science)<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cAll children deserve a positive classroom learning environment that is conducive to creativity, passion, and enthusiasm.\u201d<\/p>\n

District 3 Finalist \u2013 Erin Fortenberry
\nNorth Pike High School, North Pike School District (10th \u2013 12th grade science)<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cUsing engaging lessons to instill a love of science in her students, making them lifelong learners.\u201d<\/p>\n

District 4 \u2013 Brittany Morgan
\nPetal High School, Petal School District (11th \u2013 12th grade history)<\/strong>
\nPersonal Philosophy Snapshot: \u201cA quality education that includes tolerance, critical thinking, and teamwork is critical in the development of young minds.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find all MDE news releases at mdek12.org\/news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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