2017 District Teachers of the Year Announced

(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.

TOTY 2017
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).

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