November CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff of the Month

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: Marrie Gardner, STEAM Teacher, Fairview Elementary

(Pictured L to R: Robert Strane/Fairview Elementary Assistant Principal, Beverly Cochran/AmFirst Membership Development Manager, Daniel Boggan/AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager, Marrie Gardner/AmFirst Teacher of the Month, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Shane Rusk/Fairview Board Member)

Marrie Gardner is the STEAM teacher at Fairview Elementary. STEAM is an acronym which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics. "Ms. Gardner consistently goes above and beyond her regular job requirements," said Robert Strane, Fairview Elementary Assistant Principal. "Ms. Gardner is deserving of this award because she loves her students, is passionate about their success, and her willingness to go above and beyond to ensure they have the best environment to thrive," said Strane.

Staff of the Month: Sheila Morgan, CNP Manager, Welti Elementary

(Pictured L to R: Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Mia Wilbanks/Welti Student & Morgan's Granddaughter, Sheila Morgan/AmFirst Staff of the Month, Beverly Cochran/AmFirst Membership Development Manager, Daniel Boggan/AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager, Gina Webb/Welti Principal)

Sheila Morgan is the CNP Manager at Welti Elementary. Morgan is in her third year in her current role, but prior to Welti, she worked at the Hanceville lunchroom for more than 30 years.

"She has been a dedicated, dependable, hard worker since 1990," said Emily Smith, Cullman County Schools CNP Manager. "She has served thousands of students over the past 35 years, and I would like to recognize her dedication," said Smith.

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