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We greatly value the outstanding support staff in our schools and central office divisions, which is why we recognize them here.  Please join us in congratulating the 2023 Support Staff Employee of the Year for Dean Rusk Middle School: Christine Lynch! #CCSDfam

Christine serves as the school nurse. She has eight years of service with CCSD, all in the same role.

In her principal’s words: “Christine Lynch is an outstanding and exemplary school nurse. She produces a high-quality positive environment for the students and staff she serves. She always displays a high degree of integrity, responsibility and effectiveness. She is a most dependable team player, and her good judgment and developed philosophies ensure a logical and practical approach to the welfare of our students. I’m able to truly appreciate Ms. Lynch’s effectiveness by observing the difference she makes in our students’ lives and working with her on a daily basis.”

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to R.M. Moore ES STEM Academy 2023 Partner of the Year: Townsend Pipeline Construction, LLC.

Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/partners) to learn more! #CCSDPartnersInAction #CCSDfam

In the principal’s words: “Mr. and Mrs. Townsend are very well known at R.M. Moore. They embody what it means to give back to their community. They’re active volunteers and donate their time freely. For years, they have solely taken care of our courtyard, containing a rock with Native American carvings. They have worked with the Historical Society to keep its history intact, while keeping the surrounding gardens freshly mulched and landscaped. This is done on their own time and their own dollar. They also help organize school functions, volunteer in the classrooms and serve on committees.”

Microsoft Education has recognized 40 Cherokee County School District teachers, staff and school and school district leaders as among the world’s top instructional technology experts!  One of those Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts honorees, CCSD Instructional Technology Specialist Merry Hofmeister, additionally has earned the prestigious Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow honor for the fifth consecutive year.  

A Cherokee County School District school has earned a global honor for the third consecutive year recognizing its dedication to effectively using technology for teaching and learning.  Indian Knoll Elementary School has been selected by Microsoft as a 2023-24 Microsoft Showcase School in honor of its successful use of educational technology to benefit students and teachers.  Only 30 U.S. schools were selected as Showcase Schools, and Indian Knoll ES is the only Georgia school named to the list.

A Cherokee County School District teacher has earned the top state award for school physical education programs!  The Free Home Elementary School program, led by teacher Coach Keith Furstenberg, has earned the Award of Excellence in Physical Education presented by the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.