Celebrating the 2026 PCSD Teachers & Employees of the Year!
We are so thankful for the Paulding Education Foundation for putting together another spectacular Teacher/Employee of the Year Breakfast Award Banquet! The 2026 Class of TOTYs and EOTYs were celebrated at GreyStone Power with gifts from our amazing Partners in Education, a delicious plated breakfast, and a special message from 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul — all before receiving their well-deserved awards.
A special shoutout to PCSD 2026 Teacher of the Year Karen Brown from Connie Dugan Elementary School, and to all of our honorees — including Tanya Hagarman (EPHS) and Meagan Brannon (Ragsdale ES). We are so proud of each and every one of you!
See Photo Highlights from the Annual Star Banquet
PCSD Safety Officer Kendrick Scott delivered the Invocation.
Eddie Fincher with Members First Credit Union.
2025 PCSD Teacher of the Year Dr. Rosalyn Zabala.
Members of the Paulding County High School JROTC presented the Colors.
Transportation Employee of the year Erica Wright pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette
School Nutrition Employee of the Year Karen Lackey pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
School Leadership Employee of the year Principal Darius Hodge pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
School Support Services Employee of the Year Bettina Hubbard pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
District Support Services Employee of the Year Dr. Irina Keith pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
School Instructional Support Employee of the Year April Mariona pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Maintenance, Operations, Custodial Services and Facilities Employee of the Year Kenneth Richardson pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Abney Elementary School TOTY Dana McCluskey pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Austin Middle School TOTY Faith Barnett pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Baggett Elementary School TOTY Andrea Owens pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Allgood Elementary School TOTY Rachel Harvey pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Crossroads Middle School TOTY Jake McTyre pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Burnt Hickory Elementary School TOTY Laura Gregaydis pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Dobbins Middle School TOTY Brianna Cadenhead pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Herschel Jones Middle School TOTY Carolyn Dukes pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Paulding County School District 2026 Teacher of the Year Karen Brown (Dugan ES) pictured with L-R: 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Hiram Elementary School TOTY Brandi McMahan pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Hutchens Elementary School TOTY Crystal Dankert pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
McClure Middle School TOTY Molly Tenoschok pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
McGarity Elementary School TOTY Kendall Kinsey pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Moses Middle School TOTY Meredith Kalman pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette
Nebo Elementary School TOTY Amber Robinson pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
North Paulding High School TOTY Hannah Conrad pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
New Hope Education Center TOTY Lanier Turley pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
New Georgia Elementary School TOTY Amanda Whitaker pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
P.B. Ritch Middle School TOTY Cathy Paulsen pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Panter Elementary School TOTY Kayla Davis pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Northside Elementary School TOTY Katie Walker pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Roberts Elementary School TOTY Mark Hulbert pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Poole Elementary School TOTY Cassidy Murdock pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Paulding County High School TOTY Tricia Pedersen pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Russom Elementary School TOTY Audra Shelton pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Scoggins Middle School TOTY Carissa Kilgore pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Shelton Elementary School TOTY Jamie Hill pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
South Paulding High School TOTY Aaron Huff pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette
Union Elementary School TOTY Lindsey Davis pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Paulding County School District 2026 Teacher of the Year Karen Brown (Dugan ES) pictured with L-R: 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
South Paulding Middle School TOTY Jeremy Ragan pictured with 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year Rachel Kinsaul, PEF Executive Director Brenda Morehouse, and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Teachers and Employees of the Year!!