August AmFirst Awards

Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above and beyond in their profession.

Teacher of the Month: Kendra Dowski, PreK, Parkside

Kendra DowskiPictured with Students L to R: Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Kendra Dowski/Teacher of the Month, Angie Blair/AmFirst Business Development, Daniel Boggan/AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager, Caleb Elrod/Parkside Principal

Kendra Dowski is a PreK teacher at Parkside. "She has worked hard over the last two years creating a learning environment that is second to none," said Caleb Elrod, Parkside Principal. "Her expertise in Conscious Discipline and teaching procedures has been crucial in helping me with new teachers and she is deserving of this award." said Elrod.

Staff of the Month: Linda Chapman, Custodian, Good Hope Elementary

Linda ChapmanPictured L to R: Ashley Uhrig/Good Hope Elementary Assistant Principal, Beverly Jenkins/Good Hope Elementary Principal, Linda Johnson/Staff Member of the Month, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Daniel Boggan/AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager, Angie Blair/AmFirst Business Development

Linda Johnson is the custodian at Good Hope Elementary. "Linda was hired late due to an unexpected opening and has come in and accomplished so many things in a short time," said Beverly Jenkins, Good Hope Elementary Principal. "She works hard each day without wanting to be noticed and is very deserving of this award," said Jenkins.

Cullman County Schools thanks AmFirst for sponsoring this program. Each teacher and staff member of the month receive a $100 gift card.