CCSD Announces Seventh Annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards

A collage of some of the many school and division honorees.

The Cherokee County School District next month will celebrate outstanding service at its seventh annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards!

The recognition ceremony will honor one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD’s schools, centers and central office divisions.  Each honoree is congratulated by the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members and receives a plaque and gifts of appreciation before an audience of honorees and their families, Principals and CCSD leaders.

Award winners are selected by their school or division colleagues, and everyone who works in a support role is eligible for the honor -- from school nurses to front office staff to paraprofessionals to cafeteria staff and many, many more people critical to CCSD’s successful operations.  Teachers, media specialists, counselors and administrators are not eligible, as they are honored through other awards programs. 
 
At the conclusion of the event, surprise presentations will be made to one overall CCSD winner each in three categories: elementary school; middle school/high school/centers; central office.  These winners, who receive additional gifts, are selected by a committee of retired educators and community leaders.  

The event is made possible by generous donations from community partners including Presenting Sponsor, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation; Platinum Sponsor, Credit Union of Georgia; and Gold Sponsor, Cobb EMC.

Additional financial and in-kind sponsorship opportunities are available; interested businesses and organizations are encouraged to please contact Penny Dempsey at penny.dempsey@cherokeek12.net or 770.479.1871.

Congratulations to the 2025 CCSD Support Staff Employees of the Year:

ACTIVE Academies: Liz Ray, school nurse
Arnold Mill ES: Sara Wolcott, Special Education paraprofessional
Avery ES: Kelly Miller, principal’s secretary
Ball Ground ES STEM Academy: Tiffany Sperin, Special Education paraprofessional 
Bascomb ES: Shawn Lisle, Special Education paraprofessional
Boston ES: Shawna Blount, Special Education paraprofessional
Carmel ES: Anna Brown, speech language pathologist
CCSD Preschool Centers: Heather Teachworth, Special Education facilitator
Cherokee HS: Erica Snider, student records facilitator
Clark Creek ES STEM Academy: Tricia Duffy, kindergarten paraprofessional
Clayton ES: Cole Black, bookkeeper
Creekland MS: Stephanie Frady, Special Education facilitator
Creekview HS: Bobbie Tucker, head custodian
Dean Rusk MS: Patti Carter, School Nutrition assistant manager
E.T. Booth MS: Devoreaux Bizzard, Special Education paraprofessional
Etowah HS: Sherry Conrad, school police officer
Free Home ES: ClancyDee Rasmituth, school psychologist
Freedom MS: Robyn Slaton, bookkeeper
Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy: Maria Barajas, custodian
Hickory Flat ES: Alex Wagaman, lead custodian
Holly Springs ES STEM Academy: Dee Childers, bookkeeper
Indian Knoll ES: Michelle Miller, principal's secretary
Johnston ES: Kimberly Forrester, instructional lead strategist
Knox ES STEM Academy: Gaby Galindo de Armas, school secretary
Liberty ES: Alisha Harmon, student records facilitator
Little River ES: Domenico Cappello, lead custodian
Macedonia ES: Stephanie Greene, student records facilitator
Mill Creek MS: Stephanie Weier, student records facilitator
Mountain Road ES: Heather Crachi, bookkeeper
Oak Grove ES STEAM Academy: Melissa Wallace, school secretary
R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy: Joshua Gayton, Special Education paraprofessional
River Ridge HS: Larry Roe, head custodian
Sequoyah HS: Colin Dozier, Special Education paraprofessional
Sixes ES: Deena Smith, bookkeeper
Teasley MS: Erin Frey, instructional lead strategist
Tippens EC: Nancy Acevedo, therapist
Woodstock ES: Travis Manous, head custodian
Woodstock HS: Ashley Odom, Special Education facilitator
Woodstock MS: Maureen Hinkelmann, principal's secretary
CCSD Office of Academics & Accountability: Lisa Shepard, lead Special Education facilitator
CCSD Office of Financial Management: Paula Hilton, procurement specialist
CCSD Office of Human Resources: Jaclyn Williams, division facilitator
CCSD Office of Safety & Security: Mary Hansen, administrative assistant to chief of police
CCSD Offices of Communications/School Leadership & Operations/Superintendent: Patrick Walker, behavior intervention strategist
CCSD Office of Support Services: Roger Moyers, zone foreman
CCSD Office of Technology & Information Services: Alisa Youngblood, executive director's secretary
CCSD Transportation Department: Rhonda Fiddler, transportation specialist

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