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Mary Martin Elementary Teacher Recognized: Pictured (from left) are WISD Board Member Kip Hooks and Susan Nelson (photo by DERIK MOORE).
Susan Nelson, STACI teacher at Mary Martin Elementary, was awarded the Tarleton Star Award on April 22 from Tarleton State University in Stephenville. She was also recognized at the May 12 Weatherford ISD Board meeting.
The Tarleton Star Award was instituted this year to recognize TSU graduates in the field for their outstanding teaching as well as those who may be outstanding pre-service teachers. The award is also part of the Effective Schools Project and is sponsored by The Journal of Effective Schools Project.
Susan Nelson, MME STACI teacher at Mary Martin Elementary, was awarded the Tarleton Star Award on April 22 from Tarleton State University in Stephenville.
The Tarleton Star Award was instituted this year to recognize TSU graduates in the field for their outstanding teaching as well as those who may be outstanding pre-service teachers. The award is also part of the Effective Schools Project and is sponsored by The Journal of Effective Schools Project.
Nelson was one of only five recipients this year, according to a release by TSU. She received a commemorative pin with a letter, and she will be featured in the 2011 edition of the Journal along with the other four recipients.
Weatherford ISD Board Member Kip Hooks and his wife, DeeDee visited Mary Martin Elementary on March 4 where they had lunch with the Sixth Grade Student Council officers and also visited various classrooms.
Martin Elementary: Weatherford ISD Board Member Kip Hooks (second from left) and his wife DeeDee (left) with Mrs. Castner's third grade class. Both Kip and DeeDee pose for a photo with Mary Martin Elementary's sixth grade Student Council officers (courtesy photos).
Martin Elementary Spelling Bee Winner: Congratulations to Mary Martin Elementary sixth grader Hunter Smith (front right) for winning the 2011 Mary Martin Spelling Bee and advancing to the District round. Also pictured are runner-up sixth grader Maverick Boyle, Assistant Principal Jen Gillard, Principal Joy Bailey and Campus Spelling Bee Coordinator Jaclyn Spooner.
