The Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award Recipients for April 2021

 

Each month, Hilbish Ford recognizes an outstanding teacher at both Kannapolis City Schools and Cabarrus County Schools, who are all nominated by their students and parents. Teachers are often nominated for a list of reasons, but all of them have one thing in common: they will go above and beyond to support the overall success of their students. 

We can't thank our teachers enough for all they do to support their students, but we're proud to present this award each month as our way to show you how much we appreciate everything you do. Thank you teachers!

Now, on to this month's Hilbish Teacher of the Month Awards...

Kannapolis City Schools - Doretha Grier

Written by Kannapolis City Schools

Doretha Grier is an encouraging and passionate science teacher at Kannapolis Middle School.  She makes her class interesting and exciting for her students so they enjoy learning. One of Mrs. Grier’s current students recently said “she is a great teacher and she has made virtual learning fun.  She always helps her students and provides quick feedback when we have questions.” The other students who nominated Mrs. Grier echoed these thoughts and described her as helpful, kind, thoughtful, outstanding and amazing.  They were so appreciative of the efforts she has gone to assisting students in navigating virtual learning and the encouragement she has given them to be thorough in completing their notes and assignments.

KMS Principal Nick Carlascio shared that, “Mrs. Grier has been instrumental in rolling out virtual learning to the KMS families.  She constantly reflects on her instructional craft to ensure she is always doing what is best for our kids.”  He went on to say, “One thing that Mrs. Grier does not get enough credit for is her care and dedication to the community.  She is a true advocate for Kannapolis.  Thanks to her thinking and reflection, we have communicated through several different lenses to ensure all of our virtual families get the needed information and support.  Mrs. Grier sets the standard of what a good teacher is and does.”

We are extremely proud that Doretha 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 your teacher at KCS

Cabarrus County Schools - Darrian Barnette

Congratulations to Darrian Barnette for earning the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award for Cabarrus County Schools! Mrs. Barnette is an outstanding art teacher at Rocky River Elementary School, where she does a phenomenal job at keeping her students engaged and excited about art!

Thank you for going above and beyond for your students, Mrs. Barnette!

Click here to nominate your teacher at CCS.