2017 District Teachers of the Year Announced
Posted on 09/01/2016

(ASHEVILLE)- Buncombe County Schools’ (BCS) six District Teachers of the Year for 2017 were announced
at the Regular Board Meeting this evening. The winners, announced in alphabetical order according to
their districts, are:
Teacher |
School |
District |
Sean Dare |
Enka Middle School |
Enka District |
Tina Evans |
Martin L. Nesbitt Discovery Academy |
Erwin District
|
Jennifer Vann |
Barnardsville Elementary School |
North Buncombe District |
Samantha Gallman |
Charles D. Owen High School |
Owen District |
Caitlin Sullivan |
Fairview Elementary School |
Reynolds District |
Catherine Belair |
Valley Springs Middle School |
Roberson District |
“Tonight we not only celebrate this year’s six district Finalists for the 2017 Buncombe County Teacher of
the Year, we also put a well-earned spotlight on all of our exceptional schools’ Teachers of the Year,”
said BCS Associate Superintendent Susanne Swanger. “This honor is especially meaningful because these
educators have been recognized by their peers for their excellence in the classroom, commitment to
public education, and ability to help students succeed.”
Read the full release HERE, which includes a list of all 44 Buncombe County Schools' Teachers of the Year for 2017.
Photos from the September 1st Board Meeting- which include pictures of all BCS Teachers of the Year- may be viewed or downloaded HERE.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Tony Baldwin (Superintendent),Caitlin Sullivan (Fairview Elementary), Tina Evans (Nesbitt Discovery Academy), Catherine Belair (Valley Springs Middle), Sean Dare (Enka Middle), Jennifer Vann (Barnardsville Elementary), Samantha Gallman (Charles D. Owen High), and Dusty Pless (Board Member, At-Large Representative).