Laura Jenkins was named Martinsville’s Teacher of the Year and presented with the Clearview Early Learning Center award. From left to right, City Schools Superintendent Dr. Zeb Talley; Jenkins, director of Clearview Early Childhood Center, and Sheilah Williams, school nutrition.
Members of Martinsville City Council recognized several during a May 10 meeting, including Laura Jenkins, who was named Martinsville City Schools Teacher of the Year.
Jenkins also was presented with the Clearview Early Learning Center award.
“I just wanted to say thank you all. I really appreciate the opportunity to represent the school division. It’s just awesome,” Jenkins said. “I love what I do. I don’t do it alone. We work together as a team and as a family. I am a former student of Martinsville City Public Schools, all of my children have gone through the school system and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m just proud to be here.”
Other educators also were selected Teacher of the Year at their respective schools.
4th grade teacher Anita Byrd was named the Albert Harris Elementary School teacher of the year. From left to right: Albert Harris Elementary School Principal Renee Brown, Anita Byrd, Albert Harris Elementary School Assistant Principal Dr. Kelly Wilson, and Schools Superintendent Dr. Zeb Talley.
Amanda Keesee was named the Patrick Henry Elementary School teacher of the year.
6th grade teacher Rebecca Vernon was named the Martinsville Middle School teacher of the year. From left to right, Schools Superintendent Dr. Zeb Talley, Rebecca Vernon, Martinsville Middle School Principal Cynthia Tarpley, Martinsville Middle school Assistant Principal Ama Waller.
9-12 grade math teacher Teresa Pendry was named the Martinsville High School (MHS) teacher of the year. MHS Assistant Principal Clarence Simington, MHS Assistant Principal Teresa Donley, Schools Superintendent Dr. Zeb Talley, Teresa Pendry, MHS Principal Aji Dixon.
