Johnston County Public Schools named Stephen Allard as the First Year Teacher of the Year at the annual Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year Banquet held last Thursday, April 12.
Allard, a Physical and Health Education teacher from Benson Middle School, received a plaque and a $500 check.
“Mr. Allard has a great rapport with his students and he has worked to build relationships with students and their families,” said Benson Middle Principal Ron Anthony. “He has helped students and families access resources they need to enhance the student’s experience at school. Mr. Allard has been an integral part in establishing goodwill and community support for Benson Middle School sports.”
There were 28 first-year teachers who were recognized for their outstanding performance in the classroom for the award. Those who were nominated for the award include:
Archer Lodge Middle – Ashton Crabtree
Benson Elementary – Brooke Barefoot
Benson Middle – Stephen Allard
Clayton High – Abigail Tucker
Clayton Middle – Anna Bridgers
Cleveland Elementary – Lisa Morrison
Cleveland High – Graham Leonard
Cooper Academy – Addison Griffin
Corinth-Holders Elementary – Meri-Beth Myers
Corinth Holders High – Bradley Glover
Four Oaks Middle – Stephanie Markle
McGee’s Crossroads Elementary – Krisha DuBois
North Johnston High – Alison Argott
Pine Level Elementary – Samantha Groeschel
Princeton Elementary – Lisa Scott
Princeton Middle/High – Haley Darden
River Dell Elementary – Mandi Lockamy
Riverwood Elementary – Becklin Gossett
Riverwood Middle – John Ross Robertson
Selma Middle – Natasha Frazier
Smithfield Middle – Hillary Batten
Smithfield-Selma High – Alicia Vazquez Nuncio
South Smithfield Elementary – Megan Berryman
Swift Creek Middle – Courtney Ireland
West Clayton Elementary – Courtney Parrish
West Johnston High – Taylor Knox
West Smithfield Elementary – Alishia George
Wilson’s Mills Elementary – Victoria Carter
Rachel Hardin from West View Elementary and Anna Carswell from Polenta Elementary were named as finalists for the award. Hardin and Carswell each received plaques and a check for $250 from the Johnston County Education Foundation.
