Center Grove Community Schools2012 Teacher of the Year

“To be recognized amongst your peers is a great honor

and one that every educator holds dear to their heart.  I’d

like to congratulate all of our building level winners on

this distinguished honor.  They should be commended for their dedication and hard

work.”

----Mr. Richard Arkanoff 

Terry West – the very best!

CGES congratulates

you!

Center Grove Elementary

Terry West

Terry West

Maple Grove Elementary

A caring teacher who is masterful

at motivating students with

technology integration.

Betsy Leavitt

Betsy Leavitt

North Grove Elementary

Mr. Long is an extraordinary teacher

who works hard to make sure all of his

students are successful in his

classroom. He has a relentless effort to be

successful and is driven to make the

most of every moment of teaching. He wants, expects,

and will do whatever it takes to help his

students be the best they can be.

Eric Long

Eric Long

Pleasant Grove Elementary

Paula is humble, hard-working,

always professional,

positive, personable,

creative, inspiring, and a joy to work with. She proves that kindness and goodness make a

world of difference.

Paula Butcher

Paula Butcher

Sugar Grove Elementary

Kara is an enthusiastic, innovative

master teacher with a smile that

lights up the day!

Kara Siner

Kara Siner

Middle School Central

Whether through the use of popular

music or other contemporary avenues, Tracy

creatively brings her students different and

motivating ways to learn her content.  Her classroom is one of the most

engaging classrooms in our

building.

Tracy McMahen

Tracy McMahe

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Middle School North

The Whole Package for

Kids: Positive, Persistent,

Professional, Poised,

Powerful

Rita Wiley

Rita Wiley

Center Grove High School"Josh is a man of

integrity and a role model for our students as a

teacher, husband, and father. His

passion for teaching music transfers to

his students, motivating them to

reach for excellence. The success of our percussion program is a direct result of

his inspirational leadership."

Josh Torres

JoshTorres

 

Center Grove is a model for quality, public education. Thanks

to outstanding teachers along with the diligence of our students,

parents, faculty and staff in making our district  one of the

best in the state and the nation. Our building level teachers of the year have the ability to reach all

students, making them all examples for educational

excellence.”

----Mr. Richard Arkanoff

Center Grove Community Schools2012 Teacher of the Year