Outstanding Quitman teachers were recognized when each school selected a teacher of the year. QLE is Dana Mosley; QUE is Brittany James; QJH is Scott Benson; QHS is Shelley Rivers; and CTC is Debra Martin. District Administration chose one of these teachers to be QSD teacher of the year, and that teacher is Dana Mosley. Administrator of the year is Tracy Dearing, the director of the Clarke County Career & Technical Center.
Dana Mosley has been teaching at QLE for 21 years. She says, "I love working in the Quitman School District where I am surrounded by excellent colleagues, support staff, and great administration. I want to thank all of the parents and community for trusting me to love and educate the children of this district for all these years."
Brittany James teaches 3rd grade English/Language Arts at QUE. She has been teaching for 12 years, and this is her fourth year at QUE. However, this is her first year teaching 3rd grade. She says, "Though this is my first year in third grade, I am thoroughly enjoying it. I love being able to see those ah hah moments with my students, and at this age it's a lot more frequent. "
Scott Benson has been teaching at QJH for 13 years. He has spent 11 of those years teaching 8th grade science. He says, "The diversity of the community is what originally attracted me to this area. I have had the opportunity to work with every type of student imaginable. It keeps the job exciting and interesting year after year."
Shelley Rivers has been teaching for 18 years and at Quitman for the last three years. She teaches Theater and English III & IV. She says, "The students here at Quitman truly bring joy to me and are a pleasure to teach. I hope to see you in March when we present The Big Bad Musical!"
Debra Martin teaches TV Broadcasting at the CTC. She has been teaching for 22 years and at Quitman for the last 10 years. She says, "I have great students that keep me on my toes. I am so blessed to have remarkable students, first-rate fellow teachers, exceptional administration, and a wonderful community here in Quitman."
Administrator of the year, Tracy Dearing, has been a CTE Director for 13 years and in Quitman for the last three years. She says, "I owe my success to working with great students, great staff and a great school district. I look forward to continuing the growth of Quitman School District in the future."
