Putnam County, TENN. – Chairman Lynn McHenry, members of the school board and Director of Schools, Mr. Corby King honored the 2020 and 2021 Putnam County School retired teachers at the August school board meeting.
“This group of 37 retired teachers represents 870 years of service to Putnam County students and 1,051 years of total service in education. By the most conservative estimate, as a group they have touched the lives of over 25,000 students,” said Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County. “That is commendable. Their retirement is a celebration of their patience and tolerance they showed each day, facing some of the most challenging obstacles throughout their career. The lives they have impacted, the light they gave to students to pursue their dreams and their knowledge and values they imparted will go on for many generations.”
Mr. King added, “Teachers like them are the real assets who help children grow up into outstanding citizens. Thank you for your years of service to Putnam County and in the industry of education. We wish you all a happy retirement.”
Retiree Class of 2020:
Cookeville High School
- Kevin Bray, 20 PCSS Years of Service and 34 years in education.
- Kathy Ligon, 32 PCSS Years of Service and 32 years in education.
Sycamore Elementary School
- Martin Cook, 40.5 PCSS Years of Service and 40.5 years in education.
- James David Frazier, 21 PCSS Years of Service and 21 years in education.
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Cane Creek Elementary School
- Kathy Duff, 34 PCSS Years of Service and 35 years in education.
- Emily Pierce, 30 PCSS Years of Service and 30 years in education.
Parkview Elementary School
- Kimberly Holloway, 18 PCSS Years of Service and 18 years in education.
- Janet Ross, 17 PCSS Years of Service and 27 years in education.
Prescott South Middle School
- Betsy Huddleston, 24 PCSS Years of Service and 26 years in education.
- Melinda Odom, 17 PCSS Years of Service and 25 years in education.
- Tina Thurman, 24 PCSS Years of Service and 29 years in education.
PCSS System-Wide
- Paula King, 32 PCSS Years of Service and 33 years in education.
Jere Whitson Elementary School
- The late Catherine Raines, 15 PCSS Years of Service and 40 years in education.
Monterey High School
- Penny Riddle, 30 PCSS Years of Service and 30 years in education.
Upperman Middle School
- Susan Shanks, 34 PCSS Years of Service and 37 years in education.
Algood Middle School
- Amie Woods, 19 PCSS Years of Service and 21 years in education.
Capshaw Elementary School
- Dr. Kim Wright, 38 PCSS Years of Service and 42 years in education.
Retiree Class of 2021:
PCSS Technology
David Arney, 29 PCSS Years of Service and 29 years in education.
Parkview Elementary School
LouAnn Bailey, 22 PCSS Years of Service and 22 years in education.
Prescott South Middle School
Andrea Bingham, 24 PCSS Years of Service and 24 years in education.
Monterey High School
Lisa Burgess, 27 PCSS Years of Service and 27 years in education.
Capshaw Elementary School
Janet Chaney, 17 PCSS Years of Service and 28 years in education.
PCSS System-Wide
Tena Davidson, 3 PCSS Years of Service and 26 years in education.
Elizabeth Ridgell, 19.5 PCSS Years of Service and 34 years in education.
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Burks Elementary
Kathryn Elrod, 40 PCSS Years of Service and 44 years in education.
Kevin Maynard, 29 PCSS Years of Service and 29 years in education.
Anita Odle, 32 PCSS Years of Service and 32 years in education.
Prescott South Elementary School
Carolyn Fox, 16 PCSS Years of Service and 16 years in education.
Nancy Martin, 15.2 PCSS Years of Service and 34 years in education.
Algood Middle School
Cindy Grissom, 22 PCSS Years of Service and 33 years in education.
Melody Smith, 24 PCSS Years of Service and 29 years in education.
Cookeville High School
Kimberly Hannah, 18 PCSS Years of Service and 18 years in education.
Jennie Patton, 7 PCSS Years of Service and 9.5 years in education.
Upperman Middle School
Debra Moore, 4 PCSS Years of Service and 20 years in education.
Algood Elementary School
Vicki Poston, 38 PCSS Years of Service and 38 years in education.
Sycamore Elementary School
Angie Robinson, 30.5 PCSS Years of Service and 30.5 years in education.
Donna Wood, 16 PCSS Years of Service and 16 years in education.
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Photo: Retirees in attendance at the ceremony were (front row from the left) Marty Cook; Director of Schools Corby King; Kevin Maynard; and David Frazier. (Second row from the left) Carolyn Fox and Dr. Kathy Ligon. (Third row from the left) Elizabeth Ridgell; Kathy Elrod; and Dr. Kim Wright. (Fourth row from the left) Kathy Duff; Penny Riddle; and Anita Odle. (Fifth row from the left) Melody Smith; Cindy Grissom; Angie Robinson; and Besty Huddleston.