Board recognizes students, teachers, classified staff and bus drivers
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Summary
The board highlighted student leadership, honored certified and classified employees of the month, recognized multiple schools for academic growth, and presented a bus-driver recognition for Lisa Robinson after student testimonials.
Multiple recognitions were a central part of the meeting. The board and district staff highlighted student and staff contributions across McDowell County Schools.
A student named Brady from McDowell High School was recognized for leadership and agricultural accomplishments, including rescuing eight pregnant goats during a winter storm. School presenters praised his supervised agricultural experience and community involvement.
The board also acknowledged educators and staff: Wes Carpenter was named a Moorhead Caine impact educator semifinalist; Miss Cheryl Mobley was presented as the certified employee of the month; and a music instructor (Mr. Ian) was recognized as classified employee of the month for work at Eastfield and contributions to music and student support.
Teacher representative Amber Lawing delivered a longer report and led a tribute to bus driver Lisa Robinson. Lawing and a former student described Robinson’s mentoring and supportive role on daily bus routes, presenting a small token of appreciation and a testimonial about Robinson’s deep, ongoing impact on students.
Officials additionally announced a set of 2024–25 school-level awards for growth and achievement across Eastfield Global Magnet, East McDowell Middle School, Foothills Community School, McDowell Academy for Innovation, McDowell Early College, Nebo Elementary, North Cove Elementary, Old Fort Elementary, Pleasant Gardens Elementary, The Summit Academy and West McDowell Middle School.