Six women standing side by side, five holding plaques for Teacher of the Year awards. They are smiling and dressed in professional and semi-formal attire, standing against a white background

The image shows a school board meeting with three people standing in front presenting or recognizing someone. Five men sit behind a wooden dais with an American flag and a state flag. A sign above reads: "THE BEARCAT WAY DECATUR COUNTY SCHOOLS."

During the September Board of Education Meeting, we proudly honored our outstanding Teachers of the Year from across Decatur County Schools.

Congratulations to the following educators for their exceptional dedication and impact on students:

  • Bainbridge High School: Mel Siebels

  • Bainbridge Middle School: Adrienne Harrison

  • Hutto Elementary School: Tia Lewis

  • Jones Wheat Primary School: Mary Williams

  • West Bainbridge Primary School: Courtney Williams

A special congratulations goes to Tia Lewis of Hutto Elementary School, who was selected as the Decatur County Schools Teacher of the Year. Tia will represent our district as she competes for the prestigious State Teacher of the Year award. We wish her the very best of luck!

We are deeply grateful for the hard work, passion, and commitment these educators bring to our schools every day. Their dedication truly makes a difference in the lives of our students and community. Thank you for all you do!

Teacher and principal stand holding award in front of a branded decatur county schools media backdrop

Above: Bainbridge High School Teacher of the Year Mel Siebels and Principal Christopher Bryant

Teacher and principal stand holding award in front of a branded decatur county schools media backdrop

Above: Bainbridge Middle School Teacher of the Year Adrienne Harrison and Principal David Kirkland

Teacher and principal stand holding award in front of a branded decatur county schools media backdrop

Above: Hutto Elementary School Teacher of the Year Tia Lewis and Principal Scott Morehouse

Teacher and principal stand holding award in front of a branded decatur county schools media backdrop

Above: Jones Wheat Primary Teacher of the Year Mary Williams and Principal Kaycee Wade

Teacher and principal stand holding award in front of a branded decatur county schools media backdrop

Above: West Bainbridge Primary Teacher of the Year Courtney Williams and Principal Ortega Butler