Picture left to right is Vernon Middle School (VMS) Principal Niki Seley with VMS’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Sierra Padgett. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
Vernon Middle School (VMS) recently recognized three outstanding staff members: Sierra Padgett as Teacher of the Year, Letisha Brown as Rookie Teacher of the Year, and Rowan Whitaker as School-Related Employee of the Year. VMS expressed thanks to each staff member for their dedication, compassion, and daily impact on students.
Letisha Brown, pictured right, was named Rookie Teacher of the Year for 2025. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]School Related Employee of the Year for 2025 was awarded to Rowan Whitaker, pictured left. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
By AMBER PATINO
Staff Report