Educators from Payson and Rim Country, Tonto Basin and Young, along with schools across Gila County were nominated for recognition as this yearâs âTeacher of the Yearâ with accolades shared recently for instructors who inspired, challenged and encouraged their students during an especially taxing academic year.
An impressive 63 teachers were nominated: Amanda Mowrey, Rhiannon Oldfield, Dave Hankin, Margot Tan, Laura Hacker, Mr. M., and Ken Vargas, Ahriana Tarango, Alecia Page, Amanda Sharrer, Ann Tolman, Barb Anderson, Bobby Warren, Brandi Baker, Candice Price, Carey Hudgings, Cathy Dodd, Cathy Jo Ewing, Cheryl Wickizer, Chris Harold, Christine Smith, Colette Schwenk, Damien McDaniel, Dan Hill, Debra Paciorek, Denise Greer, Diana Fletcher, George Conley, Geri Gardea, Gerine Smyers, Glen Lieberry, Hunter Harsley, Jaci Tanner, Janice Hoyt, Jeff Battese, Jenna Gregory, Jessica Gore, Jesslyn Davis, Jim McBride, Joy Wilson, Julie Rasmussen, Katy Goldman, Kevin Hull, Kristi
SMETHPORT â During the week of Nov. 30, 107 students across DECA District 1 competed virtually in various business events. Smethport DECA had sixteen members compete, with 13 students advancing to the state level.
Those students claiming first place in their respective categories are: August Cox (First Place in Quick Service Restaurant Management); Chase Burdick (First Place in Accounting Applications); Ella Forquer (First Place in Principles of Business Management and Administration); Jenna Gregory (First Place in Retail Merchandising); Brandon Higley and John Adamoski (First Place in Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making); Jordan Pavlock (First Place in Personal Finance Literacy) and Alyn Thomas (First Place in Principles of Marketing).