The Employee of the Year program highlights contributions of non-teaching school employees who support the Employee of the Year education of our students in preschool through grade twelve. The overall purpose of the program is to pay tribute to the tireless efforts of our District’s outstanding school employees who are not eligible for recognition as a Teacher of the Year (TOTY). These employees are vital staff members who play key roles in creating a district and school environment that promotes our District’s vision and mission.
An Award in Excellence
Watch our Teacher of the Year celebration on May 4th at 10:00AM.
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2021 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
Tara Jackson
School Nutrition
Tara has worked for Paulding County Schools since August of 2003, and at Hutchens since July 2013. Originally from Chicago, Tara served in the United States Army. Ms. Tara, as she is known by our students, knows most of our students by name and our students love her. They go out of their way to see her if she is not serving in their line. She loves to travel, especially the beach. She never passes up the opportunity to try new foods and loves a good bargain.
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Jeanie Chastain
Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities
Years ago, Ms. Jeanie walked away from a regional management job with Captain D’s to be a custodian for the Paulding County School District. She made this choice because at that time she had children in the school district whom she wanted to spend more time with. She is a lady of integrity. She makes decisions based on what is right and not what is easy. No one outworks Ms. Jeanie. That’s one reason why other custodians respect her and like working with her. She chooses to do what is best for our students, even if it means more work for her. Her first priority is making sure our school is clean and ready for educating students. We are thankful for Ms. Jeanie and her dedication to the staff and students of McGarity Elementary and Paulding County.
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Tamara Vickers
School Support Services
Tamara embodies all the characteristics of a phenomenal counselor, co-worker, and educator. She is patient, kind, supportive, positive, authentic, takes initiative, dedicated, resourceful and the consummate professional. Mrs. Vickers works tirelessly to ensure her
students have the very best middle school experience. Her work ethic and integrity shine through her work each and every day. She serves as a role model to young men and women each day and has a lasting impact on countless lives. She celebrates in their success and lends an ear or uplifting guidance when they are struggling. Her infectious
smile is a bright spot for students each day, and she never lets a moment go by without making sure her students feel valued and supported. She is a valued member of our faculty and is well respected.
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Lyn Pitts
School Instructional Support
Lyn Pitts is a dedicated paraprofessional in the ESEP department at SPHS. She has been at SPHS for 5 years and has been with her student for 12 years. Lyn’s student is also part of our marching band, so Lyn also supports her student during summer band camp, band practices, and all band performances. She is also always willing to do anything needed to help all our students and is certainly a valued member of our staff. Mrs. Pitts-Thanks for all you do!
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Julie Ragsdale
District Support Services
Julie Ragsdale has been in Informational technology for over 25 years. She has served in the position of Information Systems Project Manager for Floyd Medical Center, Director, Technology Program Management for Cobb County School District and now Senior Executive Director of Technology for our District. Julie started with Paulding Schools in 2014 over and has implemented over 100 new applications including the upgrades of many outdated systems, replacement 15-year-old desktop computers, integrated a phone system in every classroom to assist with safety and security and serving on the committee to introduce Canvas, the online learning platform. The Technology department has grown tremendously over the last 7 years under her direction. Julie continues to keep the District at a competitive level with other Districts allowing our students to access to the best possible technology. Julie has worked tirelessly this past year with transitioning the entire school District to a virtual platform at the onset of the pandemic and then assisting the District to be able to offer the opportunity for students to access learning platforms virtually.
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Doug Ferrell
Transportation
Mr. Doug Ferrell has been a faithful employee of the Transportation Department since beginning as a CDL Licensed, ESEP bus monitor in January 2012. Mr. Ferrell transferred into an ESEP driver position at the beginning of the ’19-’20 school year and currently drives out of Dallas Elem. and PCHS. His work and dedication to the students of Paulding County and the Transportation Department is very commendable and we are honored to have him on board as a team member.
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Greg Musgrove
School Leadership
Greg Musgrove has worked for the PCSD over 20 years where he has served our students in many roles. He was a middle school teacher, a high school assistant principal, and served the last 5 years as Principal of Austin Middle School. Greg’s wife Heather is a teacher at Ragsdale Elementary and he has 2 children; Savannah attends South Paulding High, and Jackson attends Austin Middle School.
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SCROLL AND PRESS TO READ THEIR BIO.
Tara Jackson – School Nutrition
Jeanie Chastain – Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities
Tamara Vickers – School Support Services
Lyn Pitts – School Instructional Support
Julie Ragsdale – District Support Services
Doug Ferrell – Transportation
Greg Musgrove – School Leadership
