Read the WSFCS Article by Kim Underwood
- Sponsored by Reynolds American Foundation
- Honors excellent first-year teachers
- Each school nominates one teacher
- At least one teacher from each level recognized
“The Promise Awards allow us to publicly recognize and honor outstanding first year teachers at all levels. The collaboration between FEP and school system reinforces the need to ensure quality public education for every child starting with our classroom teachers.
“Our community is fortunate to have this organization that believes and strives for educational excellence in our public schools.”
- Cydney Conger, WS/FCS STAY Program Manager
left to right: James Dorsett, Kristen Casstevens, Kelly Tolan and Caitlin Burks
2012 Teachers of PROMISE
High School
Kristen Casstevens from Early College
Middle School
Caitlin Burks from Lowrance Middle School
Elementary
James Dorsett from Hall-Woodward
Kelly Tolan from Middle Fork
2012 Teacher of PROMISE Nominees include: Brittany Tucker, Petree Elementary; Lauren Kluttz, Konnoak Elementary; Michelle Gray, Brunson Elementary; Blair Miller, North Hills Elementary; Claire Moll, Morgan Elementary; Brooke Coward, Forest Park Elementary; Laketha Ebrahim, Mineral Springs Elementary; Bonnie Weisenhorn, Walkertown Elementary; Stephanie Hess, Diggs-Latham Elementary; Jessica Hutchinson, Hanes Middle; Chloe Johnson, Jefferson Middle; Matthew Halverstadt, Southeast Middle; Melissa Guy, Kernersville Middle; Jordan Lucas, Paisley Middle; Alexis Ward, Kennedy High School; Marissa Messiano, East Forsyth High; Cathy Theodore, Reynolds High School. Congratulations to all!
left to right: Samantha Paulk, Paul Wonsavage, Stephanie Ingram and Brad Rhew
2011 Teachers of PROMISE
High School
Paul Wonsavage from Early College
Middle School
Brad Rhew from Walkertown
Elementary School
Stephanie Ingram from Brunson
Samantha Paulk from North Hills
2010 Teachers of PROMISE
L to R: Kristen Preston, Amy Whicker, Dr. Martin, Ashley Widener, and Gina Hill
ELEMENTARY
Gina Hill from Caleb’s Creek and Kristen Preston from North Hills
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Amy Whicker from Northwest
HIGH SCHOOL
Ashley Widener from West Forsyth
Other support for our teachers comes from the Forsyth Fund for Teaching Excellence, also established by Forsyth Education Partnership.
