School classes honor the Board of Education during annual observance

In observance of School Board Recognition Month, elementary school classes in Gaston County Schools “adopted” members of the Gaston County Board of Education.

The nine citizens who serve on the Gaston County Board of Education are business professionals, community advocates, and civic leaders, who care about the children of Gaston County Schools and the future of the community.  The Board members epitomize service to others through their hard work, leadership, commitment, and expertise in guiding the public schools in Gaston County.
 
To recognize and pay tribute to the Board of Education members and Superintendent Morgen Houchard, an elementary school class “adopted” a Board member.  Representatives from the 10 schools attended a recent Board meeting to present a framed picture of the class to a Board member along with “thank you” cards and other items.

◾Board chairman Josh Crisp, who represents the Dallas Mountain Township, was recognized by students in Kelly O’Reilly’s third grade class at Carr Elementary School.  He is pictured with Ms. O’Reilly and principal Rebekah Duncan.

◾Board vice chairman Dot Cherry, who is an at-large member, was recognized by students in Brook Bolin’s first grade class at New Hope Elementary School.  She is pictured with students Bentley Harris and Dominic Coffey, Ms. Bolin, and principal Kelli Glisan.

◾Board member Lee Dedmon, who represents the Gastonia Township, was recognized by students in Sherena Boone’s second grade class at Lingerfelt Elementary School.  He is pictured with student Estella Silver, Ms. Boone, content teacher Katrina Ashleman, and assistant principal Angie Molla.

◾Board member Tod Kinlaw, who represents the South Point Township, was recognized by students in Sonya Helton’s fifth grade class at North Belmont Elementary School.  He is pictured with students Jax Jenkins and Connor Pursley, Ms. Helton, and principal Justin Beam.

◾Board member Robbie Lovelace, who represents the Cherryville Township, was recognized by students in Anna Kiser’s second grade class at Cherryville Elementary School.  She is pictured with Ms. Kiser and principal Caroline Black.    

◾Board member Brent Moore, who is represents the Crowders Mountain Township, was recognized by students in Shannon Williams’ first grade class at Bessemer City Central Elementary School.  He is pictured with student Colt Clampett, Ms. Williams, content teacher Sarah Crisp, and principal Todd Goff.

◾Board member Jeff Ramsey, who is an at-large member, was recognized by students in Hannah Siders’ kindergarten class at McAdenville Elementary School.  He is pictured with student CJ Lowry, Ms. Siders, and principal Dawn Lavinder. 

◾Board member Janna Smith, who represents the Gastonia Township, was recognized by students in Lisa Grubbs’ fifth grade class at W.A. Bess Elementary School.  She is pictured with students Knox Smith, E.Z. Smith, Ms. Grubbs, and principal Laura Clark. 
 
◾Board member A.M. Stephens, who represents the Riverbend Township, was recognized by students in Melissa McGinnis’ first grade class at Catawba Heights Elementary School.  He is pictured with students Skyler Alley, Levi Montgomery, Brentley Miller, Ms. McGinnis, and principal Staci Bradley.

◾Superintendent of Schools Morgen Houchard was recognized by students in Matthew Jennings’ kindergarten class at Lowell Elementary School.  He is pictured with students Hayden Robinson, Mason Robinson, Mr. Jennings, and principal April Conley.