Christian County Public Schools is recognizing the service, hardwork, and support of a well-known business man and numerous faculty and staff. Wednesday night, some employees, their families, and school officials gathered to celebrate several dozen coworkers.
Superintendent Chris Bentzel says the work they do is more successful with community support, which is why they created the All In Award.
click to download audioAn emotional Wayne Hunt, owner of H&R Agri-Power, accepted the honor.
Classified and Certified Staff of the Year from each school were also recognized, with Bentzel saying the 32 honorees are all well deserving.
click to download audioOverall district winners chosen from the pool of honorees, with MLK Early Learning Center Classified Staff member Jesse Ezell and Hopkinsville High School Social Studies Teacher Brant Weiss taking trophies.
The Inspire Award was presented to Crofton Elementary School.
click to download audioThe Succeed Award was presented to student-led organization, Christian County High School FFA. The Engage Awards were presented to Sarah McGinnis for Elementary and Tamarsha Beckem for Secondary. The Heart of CCPS Award was presented to educator Becky Ginn. The Rising Stars, or staff who are in their first few years of teaching with CCPS, were recognized for their commitment and dedication to the students. One teacher from each school was honored.
RISING STARS
Karey Martinez- Freedom, Jenna Massey-Indian Hills, Andrea Watson- MLK Early Learning Center, Layne Dempsey-Millbrooke, Kristen Roberts-Pembroke, Megan Neighbors-Sinking Fork, DeAndrea Anderson-South Christian, Ann Marie Hayes-CCMS, Shermykia Hicks-HMS, Stephen Smith-CCHS, Robert Shearon-HHS, Griffin Moore-Gateway Academy, Rayven Bettis-Gateway Academy
2025 STAFF OF THE YEAR HONOREES
Alternative Programs: Romunda Babb, classified; Sarah Williams, certified
Christian County High: Debra Schneider, classified; Dana Hale, certified
Christian County Middle: Aaron Hutchison, classified; Denelda Swafford, certified
Crofton Elementary: Sharon Sanders, classified; Kayla Lacy, certified
Freedom Elementary: Tony Moore, classified; Mary Beth Lacy, certified
Gateway Academy to Innovation: Jana Cook, classified; Ben Smith, certified
Hopkinsville High School: Tracey Harris, classified; Brant Weiss, certified
Hopkinsville Middle School: Chad Williams, classified; Jimmy Stewart, certified
Indian Hills Elementary: Stacy Austin, classified; Emily Wright, certified
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Learning Center: Jesse Ezell, classified; Angela Hope Keys, certified
Millbrooke Elementary: Janie Farmer, classified; Whitney Holder, certified
Pembroke Elementary: Kim Rains, classified; Debora Olp, certified
Sinking Fork Elementary: Daisy Cheatham, classified; Cassie Ipock, certified
South Christian Elementary: Jane Mills, classified; Summer Marvel, certified
District Support Staff: Rebecca Martin, classified; Beverly Fort, certified
Maintenance Department: Cameron Farmer, classified
Transportation Department: Michelle Young, classified
