Teachers of the Year for 2024 in Smyth County schools gathered for an appreciation luncheon and presentation of plaques at Hungry Mother State Park on Aug. 4. From left are: Lori Hamm, Oak Point Elementary; Heather Colley, Northwood Middle; Jill Eddy, Marion Middle; Gary Foulke, Saltville Elementary; Tracy Hall, Chilhowie Middle; Greg Blackburn, Smyth Career and Technology Center; Melanie Smith, Chilhowie Elementary; Dalton Gillespie, Northwood High; Jarod Kenney, Marion Senior High; Alisyn Hartsock, Atkins Elementary; Tanya Kirk, Rich Valley Elementary; Alice Carter, Marion Elementary; and Mary Hoover, Sugar Grove Elementary.
Teachers of the Year for 2024 in Smyth County schools gathered for an appreciation luncheon and presentation of plaques at Hungry Mother State Park on Aug. 4. From left are: Lori Hamm, Oak Point Elementary; Heather Colley, Northwood Middle; Jill Eddy, Marion Middle; Gary Foulke, Saltville Elementary; Tracy Hall, Chilhowie Middle; Greg Blackburn, Smyth Career and Technology Center; Melanie Smith, Chilhowie Elementary; Dalton Gillespie, Northwood High; Jarod Kenney, Marion Senior High; Alisyn Hartsock, Atkins Elementary; Tanya Kirk, Rich Valley Elementary; Alice Carter, Marion Elementary; and Mary Hoover, Sugar Grove Elementary.