December 20,  2023 - Bedford County Schools Recognizes Level 4 and 5 Portfolio Teachers


Pre-k and kindergarten level 5 portfolio teachers announced for the 2022-2023 academic year
(Shelbyville, TN) In celebration of academic excellence, Bedford County Schools is excited to share that 37 of their pre-k and kindergarten teachers in all eight elementary schools achieved a level 4 or 5 on their portfolios submitted to the state for the 2022-2023 academic school year. This achievement solidifies the district’s commitment to fostering excellence in early education. Portfolios support teachers in non-tested grades and subjects by providing them with an individualized measure to capture their students’ learning. Additionally, the reflective nature of the portfolio process— in which teachers collect, review, and submit student work samples throughout the year, including video, audio and photos—is considered a valuable professional learning experience. “We are very proud to recognize the work and dedication of these early education teachers. Their pursuit of excellence inspires our community, and we celebrate them for their achievement in the portfolio process and shaping our students’ young minds,” says Assistant Superintendent of Schools Tim Harwell.

Listed below are the individual teachers at each elementary school in Bedford County who are being recognized for this achievement.

Cascade Elementary- Ashley Cook, Suzanne Adcock ,Twila Forster, Candice Lane, Wendy Littrell
Community Elementary- Meghan Brown, Julie Daniel, Beth Ganues, Patty King, Melissa Neeley
Eakin Elementary- Misty Byrom, Cari Doss, Bethany Hasty, Trista McGee, Monica Reese, Kelsey Sommers, Kristin Wexler
East Side Elementary- Kelsey Lynn Clement, Renee Gallagher, Shelby Summers
Learning Way Elementary- Rebecca Bradshaw, Alexandria Cooper, Kristi Griffin, Kristyn Gutierrez, Carolee Napper, Rachel Porter
Liberty- Angela Bean, Heather Conditt, Jennie Haskins, Melissa Themm
Southside Elementary- Macy Feck ,Crystal Hathcock, Tena Melson
Thomas Magnet- Beth Fleet, Becky Hellmann, Delicia Hyatt, Shelby Joerger

Bedford County Schools is a district of fifteen schools committed to the academic and personal success of each child and serving over 9,000 students.