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2019-2020 Teacher of the Year
District Teacher of the Year--Richard Whitmore, YCHS Spanish Teacher
District Honor Roll Teacher--Charlotte Shannon, HCJES Reading Recovery
School
“Junior Class”
2019-2020 Teachers of the Year
“Senior Class”
2018-2019 Teachers of the Year
YCHS
Richard Whitmore
Leigh Ziegler
FDJ
Rob Farris
Bonita Berry
YMS
Jaime Benfield
Zach Lemhouse*
YIS
Lara Smithson
Katherine Taylor
YOA
Kristin Hardwick
Lilly "Betty" Burrell
CBES
Vanessa Hefley
Courtney Baggett*
HCJES
Charlotte Shannon
Breanna Jones
HGSES
Rachael Shriver
Susan Spencer*
HSES
April Bonneau
Shari Root
JES
Megan Hoyt
Elizabeth Roorda
District TOY
Richard Whitmore
Zach Lemhouse*
*The following teachers are no longer members of the Teacher Forum.
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Donzhane Smith Teacher Cadet Scholarship
This scholarship is named for 2017 YCHS graduate Donzhane Smith. After graduation, Donzhane planned to attend college and pursue a degree to become a math teacher. Sadly, Donzhane was unable to fulfill her dream of graduating from college and becoming a teacher. Only six months after high school graduation, Donzhane lost her battle with stomach cancer at the age of 18.
Donzhane was known for her hard work, a sweetness of spirit, and love for others. She was a combination of tomboy, fiery daredevil, and girly-girl. She loved her Alma Mater, the teachers, her classes--especially her Teacher Cadet class taken her senior year.
This scholarship, sponsored by the YSD1 Teacher Forum, is awarded to YCHS graduates who have successfully completed the Teacher Cadet Program and aspire to become teachers. Recipients will imbue Donzhane’s spirit and her desire to make a difference in young people’s lives.