The 2025 Class of Teachers of the Year (TOTYs) and Employees of the Year (EOTYs) began their day at GreyStone Power
with a stroll down the"PCSD Walk of Fame" and red carpet. They were showered with gifts from our incredible Partners in
Education, treated to a delicious plated breakfast, inspired by a special message from 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year
Holly Witcher, and honored with awards to close out the celebration.
Congratulations to the 2025 Class of Teachers and Employees of the Year!! 
L-R: Director of Marketing for Chick-Fil-A Dallas & Hiram Kristie Summers, Hiram ES Secretary/Paulding Education
Foundation Volunteer Gina Baklini and Executive Director of Human Resources Jennifer Gavant. 
East Paulding High School JROTC presented the Colors.
Transportation Employee of the Year Bus Driver Kathy Raines pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member Jim McMichen
and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
School Nutrition Employee of the Year Dawn Smith pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member Jim McMichen
and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
District Support Employee of the Year Dr. Tracy Sellars pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
School Support Employee of the Year Tiffany Vaught pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
School Leadership Employee of the Year Ragsdale Elementary Principal Ann Arnold pictured with Paulding Education
Foundation Board member Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Maintenance, Operations, Custodial Services and Facilities Employee of the Year Mark Parker pictured with Paulding
Education Foundation Board member Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
School Instructional Support Employee of the Year Alicia Ward pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board
member Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Abney Elementary Teacher of the Year Ashley May pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Allgood Elementary Teacher of the Year Savannah Mann pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Austin Middle Teacher of the Year Valerie McNeel pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Baggett Elementary Teacher of the Year Taylor Hooks pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Burnt Hickory Elementary Teacher of the Year Blake Cochran pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Crossroads Middle Teacher of the Year Jerah Newbill pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Dallas Elementary Teacher of the Year Dr. David Wilds pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette
Dobbins Middle Teacher of the Year Dr. Rosalyn Zabala pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Dugan Elementary Teacher of the Year Lea Camp pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
East Paulding High Teacher of the Year Halie Bissell pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
|East Paulding Middle Teacher of the Year Ryan Mohammed pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnett
Herschel Jones Middle Teacher of the Year Amanda Prince pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Hiram Elementary Teacher of the Year Beth Uding pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Hiram High Teacher of the Year Shannon Maqueira pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Hutchens Elementary Teacher of the Year Haley Rich pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
McClure Middle Teacher of the Year Lauren Betancourt pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette
McGarity Elementary Teacher of the Year Megan Kimmel pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Moses Middle Teacher of the Year Emma Boyle pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Nebo Elementary Teacher of the Year LeAnn Graham pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
New Georgia Elementary Teacher of the Year Kassidy Allen pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
New Hope Education Center Teacher of the Year Jennifer Roberts pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
North Paulding High Teacher of the Year Megan Poehner pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Northside Elementary Teacher of the Year Amanda Dent pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
P.B. Ritch Middle Teacher of the Year Paul Barker pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Panter Elementary Teacher of the Year Karen Emerine pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Paulding County High Teacher of the Year LaTerria Slay pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Poole Elementary Teacher of the Year Jennifer Studdard pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Ragsdale Elementary Teacher of the Year Loryn Wilson pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
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Roberts Elementary Teacher of the Year Jenny Evanko pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Russom Elementary Teacher of the Year Lindsey Bolling pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Scoggins Middle Teacher of the Year Denise Grier pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Shelton Elementary Teacher of the Year Kelly Stevens pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
South Paulding High Teacher of the Year Shayna Harris pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
South Paulding Middle Teacher of the Year Brandi Morningstar pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Union Elementary Teacher of the Year Jennifer Warren pictured with Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen and Superintendent Steve Barnette.
Superintendent Steve Barnette pictured with 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher.
2025 Paulding County School District Teacher of the Year Dr. Rosalyn Zabala (Dobbins Middle) pictured with
Superintendent Steve Barnette and Paulding Education Foundation Board Chair Jim Ashworth. 
L-R: Chief School Leadership Officer Jason Freeman, 2025 PCSD Teacher of the Year Dr. Rosalyn Zabala, 2025 Georgia
Teacher of the YearHolly Witcher, Superintendent Steve Barnette and Paulding Education Foundation Board member
Jim McMichen. 
L-R: 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year Holly Witcher and 2025 PCSD Teacher of the Year Dr. Rosalyn Zabala.
2025 PCSD Teacher of the Year Dr. Rosalyn Zabala pictured with her family.
