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Rutherford County Schools honors employees; central office staffer announces retirement
Summary
Board presented monthly 'Rutherford County strong' staff awards to several employees — including a first-year principal, teachers serving students with special needs, and a longtime central-office employee who is retiring — and acknowledged Sonic's sponsorship.
The Rutherford County Schools board honored multiple employees in its monthly 'Rutherford County strong outstanding staff awards' presentation and noted a long-serving central office employee is retiring.
Board members presented awards to Brian Wagner, identified as principal of David Urie Elementary School; a teacher at Kittrell Elementary referred to as 'Miss Lonnie' praised for daily hands-on support for a student with autism; and Megan Sands, whom a nominator described as continuing to show up for students while undergoing cancer treatment. The board read nominations describing each honoree's service and impact on students.
Mary Howell from the central office was recognized for decades of service and for assisting with enrollment and attendance work; staff noted she cares for her sister after work and cannot attend evening meetings. The speaker announced Howell is retiring after decades with the central office.
Sonic representatives Alan Skewers and Beth Keach were acknowledged as sponsors of the awards program. Clarissa Smith, a bus driver assigned to bus 55, was also honored for going "above and beyond" in student transportation; speakers said she will not be assigned to the same route next year due to a zoning change.
All recognitions were presented as informational items; the board did not vote on personnel actions during the presentation. The presentations included several personal testimonials and closed with a group photo.
