Mobile County educators recognized for achievements at Giving Tree ceremony

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Top educators in the Mobile County Public School System were recognized as part of an over decade-long tradition this week.

MCPSS officials held a ceremony this week to install the names of the latest honorees on the Giving Tree at Central Office, according to a release. The tradition has been going on since 2011 and highlights educators who have received state or national awards celebrating their dedication and excellence in the field.

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(Mobile County Public Schools)
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12 educators were honored during this week’s ceremony, according to the release.

  • Mischa Armstrong, MCPSS High School Teacher of the Year

  • Monica Beasley, Alabama Art Education Association Elementary Teacher of the Year

  • Jessica Burnette, MCPSS Elementary Teacher of the Year

  • Summer Davis, Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Award from the American School Counselor Association

  • James Duke, Alabama Association for Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year

  • Maegan Gayle, State Finalist, Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

  • Virginia Hall, Alabama Science Teachers Association High School Teacher of the Year

  • Angel Jackson, National Science Teaching Association Urban Educator Award

  • Christy LeGros, MCPSS Middle School Teacher of the Year

  • Kristy McLain, Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Award from the American School Counselor Association

  • Tammy Pini-Loper, Alabama Science Teachers Association Middle School Teacher of the Year

  • Stephen Watts, Alabama Counseling Association Secondary School Counselor of the Year

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