Columbus School District is proud to announce Mrs. Rashean Hyde, 3rd grade teacher at Stokes-Beard Technology & Communication Magnet School, is the 2012 CMSD District Teacher of the Year. Dr. Martha Liddell, Interim Superintendent and Mayor Robert Smith surprised Mrs. Hyde with this recognition in front of her entire faculty and staff recently. Pictured left to right at the presentation is Mr. Craig Shannon, Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Liddell, Mayor Smith, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Pamela Lenoir, Principal, and Mr. Anthony Brown, Assistant Superintendent.

Mrs. Hyde is a 15 year veteran with an amazing ability to reach and teach every child that is lucky enough to call her teacher. She is described as a motivator with zest for life and learning. Dr. Martha Liddell, Interim Superintendent states, Mrs. Hyde has a true passion for teaching and learning. She is an inspiration to all who know her and is very deserving of this recognition. Mrs. Hyde brings excellence everyday to the classroom where she holds high expectations for all of her students.”

A former student describes Mrs. Hyde as a kind, generous, joyful, and intelligent teacher.  She also states that she knew Mrs. Hyde was not feeling well at times, but that she was there every day possible because she cared so much about her students. Right now, Rashean is in the midst of a mighty battle with cancer but she refuses to let cancer win. In her classroom is where she wants to be everyday but some days her body says no, but her mind and heart always say yes. She uses her fighter approach to this disease with her students in hopes they will learn determination and attitude will help them succeed. Rashean always transforms every opportunity into a teachable moment. She states, “Our world is an educator’s playground. We cannot be afraid to get a little dirty, so I dig in and use it.”

Photos of presentation

Franklin Academy Medical Sciences & Wellness Magnet School meets the HealthierUS School Challenge and Wins Gold Award of Distinction
       

Franklin is making national news by working to support and improve the health of our children and our community. As part of their effort, healthy items are featured on their menus and physical education and activity emphasized. Their efforts are part of the HealthierUS School Challenge.

Franklin Academy Medical Sciences & Wellness Magnet School went above and beyond the minimum requirements to qualify for the Gold Award of Distinction. Columbus School District representatives accepted this prestigious award on the White House Lawn presented to them by First Lady, Michelle Obama on October 17, 2011.

Congratulations!

Pictured left to right: Sandra Pegues Food Service Supervisor, Dr. Martha Liddell, Interim Superintendent, Craig Shannon, Deputy Superintendent, Patricia Overstreet, Franklin Principal.

Welcome Back Teachers!

Columbus School District welcomed almost 500 instructional staff back at the recent Opening Convocation held at Cook Auditorium. Dr. Liddell welcomed and reminded everyone of the important task and core mission of CMSD which is to provide every child with a quality education. She thanked the teachers for the dedication to the students of Columbus, shared the importance of teamwork, and assured them her door is always open. In addition, Dr. Daphne Buckley, MDE Deputy Superintendent was on hand to discuss the development process for the new Teacher Evaluation Instrument. Amanda and Chuck Box motivated and inspired teachers with an informative program on the importance of communication.

It's a great day to be a Falcon!

	CMSD Teamwork!

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
Henry Adams

Perfect Attendance Awards

l to r: Lena Sanders, Janice Ross, Eddie Hill, Mildred Ford, Olivia Ulbrich, Benny Cooper, Larry Gregg, Sammy Smith	l to r: Debra Jones, Anne Turnage, Marilyn Chandler, Wendy Powers, Tamela Barr, Pamela Lenoir Not pictured: Emma Allen, Hosea Hughes, and Juvante Burks

Congratulations to all of our Perfect Attendance Award Winners!

Check out the Commercial Dispatch article on Mrs. Anne Turnage! Mrs. Turnage is a 4th grade teacher at Franklin Medical Sciences & Wellness Magnet School and has only missed one day of school in 29 years of teaching! Her dedication to her chosen profession and the love for her students is her motivation!