Support staff, Rising Stars, school partners also honored.
By Andy Klotz—
Muncie, Ind. – Muncie Community Schools has named the 2022-23 Teachers of the Year at each of its schools. All award recipients were presented with commemorative plaques by their building principals and now become eligible for the overall district Teacher of the Year award, which will be presented at the start of the 2023-24 school year.
“We have some unbelievably dedicated teachers at Muncie Community Schools we’re grateful for all of them,” MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Lee Ann Kwiatkowski said. “The ones selected here are the best of the best, and we couldn’t be happier to let everyone know how valuable they are in educating our future leaders.”
The recipients were all nominated by their teaching peers and chosen from a group of finalists based on four categories: student success, student engagement, professional growth and colleague feedback. Each “Teacher of the Year” will receive an additional $1,000 in salary. Additionally, administrators will select two district Teachers of the Year – one for primary level and one for secondary level – and they will each receive an additional $2,000 in salary.
MCHS Principal and Social Studies teacher Allen Kidd
In addition to a Teacher of the Year, each school also named a Rising Star, Support Person of the Year and a Partner in Education. Here is the complete list of awards:
Longfellow Elementary:
Teacher of the Year – Donna Cunningham
Rising Star – Emily Wolford
Support Person of the Year – Karla Mallory
Partner in Education – Union Missionary Baptist Church
Grissom Elementary:
Teacher of the Year – Melinda Sheffield
Rising Star – Cole Haro
Support Person of the Year – Kim Brown
Partner in Education – SSC Services
North View Elementary:
Teacher of the Year – Andrew Hacker
Rising Star – Amanda Miller
Support Person of the Year – Judy Mullis
Partner in Education – Shawna Waters (Second Harvest)
South View Elementary:
Teacher of the Year – Haley Maupin
Rising Star – Madison Hilbish
Support Person of the Year – Dailynn Shelton
Partner in Education – Dr. Kathryn Fletcher
West View Elementary:
Teacher of the Year – Angela Bryan
Rising Star – Molly Whitesell
Support Person of the Year – Tracey Williams
Partner in Education – Samara Newnam
East Washington Academy:
Teacher of the Year – Courtney Miles
Rising Star – Savannah Oliphant
Support Person of the Year – Brittany Wallace
Partner in Education – Jane Poole
Northside Middle School:
Teacher of the Year – Tiffany Turner
Rising Star – Allison Harris
Support Person of the Year – Tiffany Moore
Partner in Education – Glad Tidings Church
Southside Middle School:
Teacher of the Year – Jensen Matchett
Rising Star – Jaelyn Hence
Support Person of the Year – Alexis Haynes
Partner in Education – Ivy Tech Enrollment Services and Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging
Muncie Central High School:
Teacher of the Year – Allen Kidd
Rising Star – Matt Miller and Hannah Souronis
Support Person of the Year – Mike Mueller
Partner in Education – SSC Services
Muncie Area Career Center/Youth Opp. Center:
Teacher of the Year – Chris Horner
Rising Star – Mark Sherfick
Support Person of the Year – Roger Craft
Partner in Education – Auxilio
About Muncie Community Schools
Serving the local community since 1855, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) educates more than 5,000 students at six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school while also managing several other educational facilities. Through its unique partnership with Ball State University, MCS strives to maximize each student’s potential so he or she can be a positive, productive member of society. Find out more about MCS or Director of Public Education and CEO Lee Ann Kwiatkowski at muncieschools.org.
Andy Klotz is Chief Communications Officer for Muncie Community Schools.
