Congratulations to the 2025 NCMLE Award Winners!

Ms. Kimberly Lynch

Ms. Larkeysha Sheppard

Ms. Kimberly Lynch

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C. Kenneth McEwin Award for dedication to middle school concepts.

Mr. Jacob Burgess

Ms. Larkeysha Sheppard

Ms. Kimberly Lynch

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Teacher to Watch

Ms. Larkeysha Sheppard

Ms. Larkeysha Sheppard

Ms. Larkeysha Sheppard

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Administrator to Watch

Ms. Madison Reed

Ms. Lisa Newburger

Ms. Larkeysha Sheppard

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Beginning Teacher to Watch

Ms. Lisa Newburger

Ms. Lisa Newburger

Ms. Lisa Newburger

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School-Based Support Personnel to Watch

Ms. Kristin Loflin

Ms. Lisa Newburger

Ms. Lisa Newburger

Central Office Personnel to Watch

Tanya Barrymore, Lisa Cook, Morgan Jenkins, and Krystal Luce

Tanya Barrymore, Lisa Cook, Morgan Jenkins, and Krystal Luce

Tanya Barrymore, Lisa Cook, Morgan Jenkins, and Krystal Luce

Teaching Team to Watch