Cullman County Schools on Wednesday surprised the elementary and secondary teachers of the year for our district.
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Lauren Bentley, Hanceville Primary
(Pictured L to R: Kim Lindsey/Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Tonya Cupp/Director of Instructional Programs, Angie Yarbrough/Director of Federal Programs, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Lauren Bentley/CCBOE Elementary Teacher of the Year, Richard Orr/Assistant Superintendent, Michael Lindsey/Hanceville Primary Principal, Margaret Guthrie/Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Jessica Taylor/Hanceville Primary Assistant Principal)
Lauren Bentley has been teaching Kindergarten at Hanceville for 23 years! Bentley, a committed teacher, is passionate about delivering lessons to students. She holds multiple certifications as well as leadership positions at her school.
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Mary Lauren Hartline, Holly Pond High
(Picture L to R with family: Kim Lindsey/Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Richard Orr/Assistant Superintendent, Tonya Cupp/Director of Instructional Programs, Margaret Guthrie/Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Nate Ayers/Holly Pond High Principal, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Mary Lauren Hartline/CCBOE Secondary Teacher of the Year, Adriana Skutchan/Holly Pond High Assistant Principal, Angie Yarbrough/Director of Federal Programs)
Mary Lauren Hartline teaches English Language Arts and is also an A+ consultant and curriculum instructor. Hartline, a military veteran, has a range of successful achievements, including the highest ACT ELA scores in Cullman County for the last two years.
Each school in our district nominates a teacher of the year. An elementary and secondary district winner is chosen from those candidates. Both Bentley and Hartline will be recognized at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce State of Schools luncheon this spring, and will also compete for the Alabama Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lauren Bentley and Mrs. Mary Lauren Hartline!