Katie Winchell's Excellence in the Classroom Recognized by Kannapolis City Schools

Congratulations to Kannapolis Intermediate School 5th Grade Teacher, Katie Winchell, for being the May 2016 recipient of the Hilbish Ford Outstanding Teacher of the Month Award for Kannapolis City Schools!

Katie Winchell is an outstanding 5th grade teacher at Kannapolis Intermediate School.  Her creative and challenging classroom activities keep her students engaged and excited about learning.

One parent praised Katie for helping her daughter who performs well, but does not always have the confidence to match. Katie has helped the student gain self-confidence with encouragement and praise for her “outside the box” thinking, highlighting it as a strength she should continue to develop.

Katie tirelessly gives her time to students in her own classroom, as well as lots of other students in the school to create an environment that is emotionally, socially and physically healthy for them. She took over the KIS Running Club when the other leaders had to step down this year. She recruited volunteers and expanded the club to include a partnership with the NC Research Campus. Fifty students registered to partner with NC Research Campus employees who, while running, have educated them on health issues, pathways to careers and much more. Katie also leads a walking club for students who are not ready to run yet. These clubs give the students an immediate peer group of students who have the same interests and will help with their transition to middle school.

We are extremely proud that Katie is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are and delighted to present her with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award for May 2016. Congratulations!

Each month, an outstanding KCS teacher receives $300 and a plaque from Hilbish Ford to honor her excellence and dedication.  To nominate a teacher for the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month award, please complete and submit the nomination form found on the Kannapolis City Schools website.

Kannapolis City Schools Presents Danielle Ellington with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award

Danielle Ellington is an outstanding 5th grade teacher at Kannapolis Intermediate School. Her interactive and thoughtful teaching methods keep her students excited about school and eager to learn. 

Danielle is able to take the material she is teaching in class and turn it into memorable experiences for her students. For example, she made Pilgrim stew in her classroom to teach the students about the first Thanksgiving. She also made butter and candles as part of Colonial Day in her classroom. One parent praised Danielle for this type of attentive and time consuming planning for her classes and said her daughters will always remember these lessons. The parent also said she appreciates that Danielle communicates not only her daughter’s shortcomings, but also her accomplishments. Danielle is very considerate in pointing out the good in each of her students and they recognize how much she cares about them as a result. She is truly an asset to Kannapolis Intermediate School.

We are extremely proud that Danielle is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are and delighted to present her with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award. Congratulations!

Click here to nominate an outstanding teacher in the Kannapolis City Schools district.