FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Owensboro,KY - Daviess County Public Schools has announced recipients of the Teacher of the Year, Customer Service, and Support Professional Awards program. These awards are an opportunity to recognize outstanding staff members who exemplify the highest ideals of the DCPS mission.
The Teacher of the Year Awards showcase teachers who exemplify and embody the characteristics of great teachers in our district. These characteristics include a passion for teaching and learning, a student-centered approach to all they do, an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships, a commitment to a growth mindset, and a dedicated team player attitude. Each of these award recipients showcase these characteristics in all that they do.
This year’s award recipients are:
2024 Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Deana Anderson - Southern Oaks Elementary School
2024 Middle School Teacher of the Year
Melissa Embry - Daviess County Middle School
2024 High School Teacher of the Year
Misty Dillbeck- Apollo High School
The Support Professional and Customer Service Awards honor individuals who showcase kindness, dependability, and an exemplary way of making families and students feel welcome, challenging students to do their best.
This year’s award recipients are:
2024 Support Professional Award
Cindy Hudson - DCPS Student Services Department
2024 Customer Service Award
Stephanie Keelin - Daviess County Middle School
Keelin served as the FRYSC at Apollo High School at the time of the award nomination and selection she now serves in the same role at Daviess County Middle School.
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