Dr. Amity Hardegree was named the 2021 Georgia Science Administrator of the year by the Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA) for her work in supporting excellent science teaching at West Jackson Elementary School and in leading the school toward state STEAM certification. Dr. Hardegree has worked tirelessly to ensure that West Jackson teachers have the support, professional learning, materials, and time needed to meaningfully integrate science with other subjects so that students will be well-rounded critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Ms. Carla Mitchell, West Jackson Elementary School’s art teacher, also received a $750 mini-grant from GSTA to support her “Creativity Garden” project. The garden will help WJES teachers integrate science and arts learning as part of the school’s STEAM program.
Dr. Hardegree and Ms. Mitchell will be recognized tomorrow, February 5 at 6:30 PM during the virtual Georgia Science Teachers Association awards banquet. Congratulations, Dr. Hardegree & Ms. Mitchell!
Dr. Hardegree is the 2021 Georgia Science Administrator of the year.
Ms. Mitchell received a $750 mini-grant from GSTA to support her “Creativity Garden” project.
Please take time to recognize the efforts of a Jackson County School System employee, volunteer, or community partner — the unsung heroes whose extra efforts further JCSS’s vision, mission, and guiding principles — by filling out the short online form below.
Nominations should range from 150 – 300 words and will remain active for one year. A committee of school personnel from across the district will review all active nominations each month. Up to two individuals or groups will be recognized at each regular meeting of the Board of Education.
Thank you for recognizing excellence in service in the Jackson County School System!
The Excellence in Service Award is given each month to individuals or groups who excel in supporting the vision and mission of Jackson County Schools. This month at the January 11, 2021 JCSS Board of Education meeting, we honored eight individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support of our schools, our current staff members, and our new hires.
Congratulations to Michelle Bowen, Glenda Campbell, Cat Flippen, Debbie Gammon, Amanda Hewell, Shannon Kendrix, Megan Perry, and Emily West!
This exceptional team is always seeking ways to improve the customer service they provide to the individuals they serve, whether it be through benefits, certification, payroll, or the recruitment and hiring process. This year, this outstanding team was recognized at the state level by the Georgia Association of Personnel Administrators (GASPA), with their Best in Class Gold Award, which is the second highest recognition that a system can receive for their work. The recognition received in December is based on their collective development and implementation this past spring of the New Employee Launch Pad, which is a site that has become a “one stop shop” for the onboarding of all Jackson County new hires. The Launch Pad provides easy access to onboarding tasks, New Teacher Orientation information, induction, technology resources, compliance, and HR contacts.
As a result of the team’s vision, we were able to pivot quickly when it became apparent we would not be able to hold our regular in-person onboarding and new teacher orientation sessions. Congratulations again to this stellar team for being this month’s Excellence in Service Award recipients.
The Excellence in Service Recognition for December belongs to a dedicated leader who has served the Jackson County Board of Education over the past 13 years. Michael Cronic is a graduate of Jackson County Schools and has continuously demonstrated love and commitment to the school district and students we serve.
Mr. Cronic has been loyal to the Jackson County Community and has been an active leader and supporter of the Jackson County FFA and the FFA Alumni. He has also worked diligently to secure support for the Jackson County Agricultural Programs and was instrumental in securing trucks, trailers, and equipment by investing his own time and dime!
Mr. Cronic is solution oriented and seeks resolution even when times are tough. During the most challenging times of the school district’s history, Mr. Cronic stayed the course and supported the district effort to reach goals.
Mr. Cronic is fiscally focused and has always been a SPLOST cheerleader. We almost reached the million dollar mark and look forward to celebrating with him when our first million dollar month is achieved! Mr. Cronic has been committed to ensuring quality facilities and has worked hard to partner in preparing for the growth in Jackson County.
Mr. Cronic values partnerships and has been an advocate for coordinated efforts among the Jackson County Commissioners, Recreational Department, and other agencies that work to make Jackson County a great place to live, work, play, and learn.
Mr. Cronic has always been open to community feedback and partnership and works to promote Jackson County Schools and all its stakeholders.
In addition to being honored by the Jackson County School System at the December Board of Education meeting, Mr. Ricky Sanders, Director of the
Jackson County Parks and Recreation
presented Mr. Cronic with a print of the original Braselton High School in appreciation of his service to the community.
For these and many other reasons, Mr. Michael Cronic is this month’s only Excellence in Service Recognition.
Michael Cronic was presented with a print of the original Braselton High School
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