By Hannah Collins
Teachers, rookie teachers, and support staff were recognized for their efforts at the Washington County School Board regular meeting January 13.
Support related employees of the year:
- Valerie Foxworth- Kate Smith Elementary
- Ashley Rudd- Rouhlac Middle School
- Derick Balkcom- Chipley High School
- Amos Spires- Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities
- Maria Peterson- Washington Voluntary Pre-School
- April Patterson- Florida Panhandle Technical College
- Faith Baxley- Vernon Middle School
- Sandra Brown- Vernon High School
- Pam Corbin- District Office/Data Center
- Janice Johnson- Chipley Transportation
- Deborah Yates- Vernon Transportation
Rookie teachers of the year:
- Elizabeth Gainer- Kate Smith Elementary
- Eleot Gould- Rouhlac Middle School
- Kallie Chamberlain- Chipley High School
- Tammy Lanier- Florida Panhandle Technical College
- Tosha Potter- Vernon Elementary
- Madison Collins- Vernon Middle School
- John Works- Vernon High School
Teachers of the year:
- Ashley Ayers- Kate Smith Elementary
- Kelly Kunde- Rouhlac Middle School
- Linda Harris- Chipley High School
- Peggy Dilmore- Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities
- Shirley Morris- Florida Panhandle Technical College
- Annette Nichols- Vernon Elementary
- Patty Busby- Vernon Middle School
- Laurie Hammack- Vernon High School
GARRETT VALCOURT 
Staff Report